Kaiden Guhle, the Montreal Canadiens’ most talented and promising defenseman, is currently at the center of transaction rumors that won’t stop.
Both the Anaheim Ducks and the Carolina Hurricanes demand Guhle for any possible transaction sending Trevor Zegras or Martin Necas to Montreal.
These rumors are gaining momentum as speculation mounts about the possibility of the Canadian trading Guhle for a top forward, then replacing him by selecting Sam Dickinson in the next draft.
This theory, although controversial, seems increasingly plausible. Many recruiters believe that Dickinson could outperform Guhle in the long term.
The description from TVA Sports only amplifies these speculations. According to their reports, Dickinson impressed immensely during the Memorial Cup tournament, where he demonstrated undeniable strength in all aspects of the game for the London Knights.
He also exploded offensively last season, putting up 70 points in 68 games, making him a prime candidate to replace Guhle.
Here is the description of TVA Sports:
“Dickinson gained a lot of points during the Memorial Cup tournament, where he was a real force in all aspects of the game for the London Knights. Dickinson exploded offensively last season with 70 points in 68 games.”
“Some see too many similarities with the style advocated by Kaiden Guhle in Montreal, but the CH would have had dinner with him in Buffalo, during the NHL evaluation camp. At 6’3” and 194 lbs, he also has the physique of employment.”
“The role he could play with the CH: a defender who can play between 25 and 30 minutes per game, and why not to the left of his former teammate with the Knights, Logan Mailloux?”
TVA Sports aren’t the only ones who see similarities between Guhle’s playing style and Dickinson’s. More and more recruiters say Dickinson will be superior offensively and less fragile than Guhle.
Moreover, the CH even met Dickinson in Buffalo during the NHL evaluation camp. At 6-foot-3 and 194 pounds, Dickinson has the ideal size for a high-level defender.
The role Dickinson could play with the Canadiens is also attractive. He could be a defenseman capable of playing between 25 and 30 minutes per game, potentially to the left of his former Knights teammate Logan Mailloux.
This perspective makes the idea of “trading” Guhle for Dickinson attractive for the leaders of the CH, especially if we can exchange him for a Zegras or for a Necas.
Let’s be honest: the Guhle trade seems unlikely. But it must be admitted: the argument of replacing him with a young talent like Dickinson makes a lot of sense.
We’ll do it tomorrow morning…
