Montreal Canadiens Defenseman Kaiden Guhle Out for Season With Torn Achilles

A crushing blow hit the Montreal Canadiens this week as young star defenseman Kaiden Guhle has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a torn Achilles tendon. The 22-year-old sustained the injury during a routine drill in practice and immediately collapsed to the ice in visible pain. Team doctors confirmed the worst after an MRI later that afternoon. Guhle, who had been one of the few bright spots in an otherwise tough season for Montreal, had just reached career highs in ice time, blocked shots, and assists. Head coach Martin St. Louis called the news “devastating” and acknowledged how much the team leaned on Guhle for physicality and leadership. The injury is expected to sideline him for 8–10 months, putting even the start of next season in jeopardy. Fans are rallying behind the young blueliner, flooding social media with #GetWellKaiden messages and tributes. The Canadiens are now scrambling to fill the defensive gap, possibly turning to minor league call-ups or trade options. Losing Guhle doesn’t just weaken their defense—it rips the heart out of the team’s future plans. For now, all of Montreal watches and waits for his long road to recovery.