Massive Statement Emerges Concerning a Young Canadiens Defenseman

While the journey of former Montreal Canadiens' recruitment director Trevor Timmins had significant failures during his two decades with the organization, it must be acknowledged that his final years were very strong. Unfortunately, he was dismissed before he could reap the fruits of his labor. His last three draft classes with the Canadiens, from 2019 to 2021, are slowly proving to be real successes.

Here's a recap of the top picks:

Some players from these three years have already made their NHL debut, while many others have a promising future with the organization.

Among those currently with the Canadiens, Kaiden Guhle has been a topic of much discussion since his debut. Although he has not even completed a full season, with only 55 career games, the performance of the 16th overall pick in 2020 has surprised experts. Known for being a reliable defender who excels in the defensive zone and can neutralize opposing attacks, the 21-year-old is also proving his ability to generate significant offense.

He has accumulated 24 points, including five goals, in the NHL so far, but his performance this season suggests another level of his offensive potential, having scored six points in 11 games.

Already at his young age, he is perceived as the Canadiens' top defenseman. In connection with his exceptional performance, Martin Lemay made a significant statement about Guhle's potential on his BPM Sports show yesterday. According to Lemay, Guhle could be the future Alex Pietrangelo.

Wow!

In his career, Pietrangelo has scored 141 goals and 580 points in 962 games. Besides generating offense, he is also a formidable defender in his zone and an important leader, having been captain of the St. Louis Blues for several seasons and winning two Stanley Cups.

In short, this is a huge comparison, and if it materializes, the Canadiens will have one of the most reliable defenders in all aspects of league play.

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