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Kaiden Guhle

Kaiden Guhle is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL).

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 11, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Kaiden Guhle is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL). Born in Alberta, he was selected 16th overall by Montreal in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft and made his NHL debut in 2022. He is known for his left-shot defence, size, and shot-blocking ability.

Early life and junior career

Guhle grew up in Alberta and played junior hockey in the Western Hockey League with the Prince Albert Raiders. He helped the Raiders win the Ed Chynoweth Cup and built a reputation as a reliable two-way defenceman.

NHL career

The Montreal Canadiens selected Guhle in the first round of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. He entered the NHL in 2022 and quickly became a regular part of the Canadiens' defence.

Contract and role with Montreal

In July 2024, Guhle signed a six-year extension with Montreal. He has been used as a physical, shot-blocking defenceman who logs significant minutes.

Key facts

  • Guhle was drafted first overall in the 2017 WHL bantam draft by the Prince Albert Raiders.
  • He was selected 16th overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.
  • He made his NHL debut during the 2022–23 season.
  • He signed a six-year contract extension with Montreal in July 2024.
  • He is the older brother of Brendan Guhle, who was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres.
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Canadian context

Guhle is a Canadian-born NHL player from Alberta and a product of Canada’s junior hockey development system, including the WHL. He also represents a Canadian franchise, the Montreal Canadiens, one of the NHL’s most prominent teams.

Frequently asked questions

What position does Kaiden Guhle play?
He is a defenceman.
Which NHL team does Kaiden Guhle play for?
He plays for the Montreal Canadiens.
When was Kaiden Guhle drafted?
He was selected 16th overall in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.
Where was Kaiden Guhle born?
He was born in Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada.
When did Kaiden Guhle make his NHL debut?
He made his NHL debut in the 2022–23 season.

References

  1. NHL.com — https://www.nhl.com/canadiens/player/kaiden-guhle-8482087
    Supports: Birthdate, birthplace, height, weight, shooting hand, draft selection, NHL debut, first NHL goal, contract extension, and Montreal Canadiens team affiliation.
  2. Elite Prospects — https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/413363/kaiden-guhle
    Supports: Date of birth, birthplace, nationality, position, height, weight, shooting hand, and draft information.
  3. NHLPA — https://www.nhlpa.com/player/10/kaiden-guhle/
    Supports: Player profile including position, birthplace, height, weight, shooting hand, and draft details.
  4. The Hockey News — https://thehockeynews.com/whl/players/whl-alumni-of-the-week-kaiden-guhle
    Supports: WHL career, Prince Albert Raiders draft selection, and junior championship context.