Canadiens' Kaiden Guhle Undergoes Appendix Removal, Out for Evaluation

The 22-year-old defenseman will be re-evaluated in seven days following the surgery, impacting Montreal's preseason plans.

Overview

Kaiden Guhle, a defenseman for the Montreal Canadiens, had his appendix removed and will be re-evaluated in seven days.
Guhle, drafted 16th overall in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, has accumulated 40 points in 114 NHL games.
The 22-year-old from Edmonton has won the Ed Chynoweth Cup twice in the WHL and earned a silver medal with Canada at the 2021 World Junior Championship.
Guhle posted career highs last season with 22 points in 70 games.
Montreal's preseason opener is on Monday against the Philadelphia Flyers, with the regular season starting on October 9 against the Toronto Maple Leafs.