Prospect Info: Kaiden Guhle II

[Colezuki]

I believe there was talk about Guhle being heavier on draft day if I remember correctly. What a beast at the age of 18! He's one of those types that is solid in his own end already and if he can add some offense here and there, he's going to be a big time player for us. Some sort of mix between Emelin and Weber?

Is Kevin Bahl a good comparison?

Hopefully they leave him in the dub for two years to develop his offensive game as well

 

[Habs Halifax]

Hopefully they leave him in the dub for two years to develop his offensive game as well

They probably will. He would have to snag a job over Romanov, Edmundson, Chiarot. We are nearing a point where they don't have to rush prospects to fill NHL needs anymore. Even with Caufield.

Imagine Romanov playing RD to Guhle at LD down the road?

 

[Sterling Archer]

I believe there was talk about Guhle being heavier on draft day if I remember correctly. What a beast at the age of 18! He's one of those types that is solid in his own end already and if he can add some offense here and there, he's going to be a big time player for us. Some sort of mix between Emelin and Weber?

Is Kevin Bahl a good comparison?

I believe I heard the same and he was closer to being 200 lbs at the draft, so 209 seems very plausible and positive.

 

[Sterling Archer]

They probably will. He would have to snag a job over Romanov, Edmundson, Chiarot. We are nearing a point where they don't have to rush prospects to fill NHL needs anymore. Even with Caufield.

Imagine Romanov playing RD to Guhle at LD down the road?

And he'd have to leap frog over Norlinder, Harris and Struble during that time period. SO better to leave him develop for two years and then see where he fits in, either Laval or Montreal. Given the depth we have, I'd suspect Laval for at least a year before he challenges for an everyday roster spot. So 3+ years is more likely IMO.

 

[Adam Michaels]

I believe there was talk about Guhle being heavier on draft day if I remember correctly.

Yup. You remember correctly.

After the Habs selected him, Sam Cosentino said that when he and Brian Burke had a Zoom call with him leading up to the draft, he said that he was over 200 lbs. He used the time since the stoppage to work on getting bigger.

 

[Habs Halifax]

I believe I heard the same and he was closer to being 200 lbs at the draft, so 209 seems very plausible and positive.

That's impressive for a 18 year old! Usually, they don't get to that weight until their 20's. Talking about a 6'+ player

 

[Habs Halifax]

And he'd have to leap frog over Norlinder, Harris and Struble during that time period. SO better to leave him develop for two years and then see where he fits in, either Laval or Montreal. Given the depth we have, I'd suspect Laval for at least a year before he challenges for an everyday roster spot. So 3+ years is more likely IMO.

Agreed. 3+ years is a good estimate. The good news is we have so many guys that will compete with each other for spots and this raises the bar in Laval. That will apply to Juulsen, Brook, Fleury this next season cause that's happening right now

 

[CheldishGamibno]

Guhle on a pair with Barron, looks good.

 

[Supersonic]

Great to see Guhle make Team Canada this year and hopefully look to be a major piece next year as a vet. We are knee deep in defense prospect lol

 

[Habs Halifax]

Great to see Guhle make Team Canada this year and hopefully look to be a major piece next year as a vet. We are knee deep in defense prospect lol

I'm curious to see who bust, who disappoints but still is a depth guy, and who turns into top 4D or top 2D. There will be surprises and we should expect movement

 

[Vachon23]

I'm curious to see who bust, who disappoints but still is a depth guy, and who turns into top 4D or top 2D. There will be surprises and we should expect movement

Really good point and I would add that someone like Fairbrother could surprised and become a top 4

 

[bsl]

Could someone explain to me why we’re comparing Guhle with Tinordi?

If you’ve never looked at them play I guess you could say they have similar skating.

Guhle has more upside than tinordi I think. From all I’ve seeen and read. I still think habs were smart to draft him. Most of the good forwards were gone and in fact he was the third d man drafted. Meaning he ranked very high in the draft as a dman. I like the potential with him. Size. Skating. Some offensive potential too.

 

[bsl]

Guhle is at 6'3" and 209 lbs now.

A little heavy but geez that’s monster for a 19 year old. Hope he tops out at 205 of muscle in nhl.

 

[Habs Halifax]

Really good point and I would add that someone like Fairbrother could surprised and become a top 4

It's going to happen. I love how we improved our prospect pool but the truth is not all are going to make it and yeah... someone like Fairbrother might pass even a guy like Struble.

 

[Deebs]

A little heavy but geez that’s monster for a 19 year old. Hope he tops out at 205 of muscle in nhl.

Not heavy at all and if he can distribute it well and his frame can handle it, he'll probably add more.

 

[Sterling Archer]

A little heavy but geez that’s monster for a 19 year old. Hope he tops out at 205 of muscle in nhl.

Well he’s already 4 lbs heavier and I’m sure it’s all lean muscle.

 

[Habs]

Really good point and I would add that someone like Fairbrother could surprised and become a top 4

I don't see top 4, but if a war breaks out on the ice you'll be glad Fairbrother is on your team. I see a lot of value in that too,

 

[Vachon23]

I don't see top 4, but if a war breaks out on the ice you'll be glad Fairbrother is on your team. I see a lot of value in that too,

I took Fairbrother as exemple because he was the 1st that I had in mind I'm not saying he is a futur top 4.

 

[montreal]

I don't see top 4, but if a war breaks out on the ice you'll be glad Fairbrother is on your team. I see a lot of value in that too,

how do you like/rank the 4 WHL blueliners,

Guhle
Juulsen
Fleury
Fairbrother

 

[HuGo Sham]

i don't know why but i have super good feeling about this player. like weber-light

 

[Habs]

how do you like/rank the 4 WHL blueliners,

Guhle
Juulsen
Fleury
Fairbrother

Right now:
Juulsen
Fleury
Guhle
Fairbrother

I think Noah is far better than he has shown , reminds me a lot of Gorges (good or bad that's up to the fans). Fairbrother's temper reminds me of Shayne Corson. When that light switch flips, it's just go time. This year could be a problem for the WHL, I am really wondering how well the kids can develop this year as its up in the air if they play in the west at all.

 

[montreal]

Right now:
Juulsen
Fleury
Guhle
Fairbrother

I think Noah is far better than he has shown , reminds me a lot of Gorges (good or bad that's up to the fans). Fairbrother's temper reminds me of Shayne Corson. When that light switch flips, it's just go time. This year could be a problem for the WHL, I am really wondering how well the kids can develop this year as its up in the air if they play in the west at all.

Guhle's the only one I haven't seen but if only Juulsen had his skating/mobility I'd be higher on him. I do like Juulsen a lot though at least based off his AHL and WHL play, so good in his own end.

I haven't seen a ton of Fairbrother but I like what i've seen as a bottom pairing D, kind of what we hoped Lernout would have been.

I'm worried about development across the board in a pandemic, it surely will cost some while others will benefit, as some will push themselves hard with the down time while others will end up playing more video games (not aimed at anyone just in general). Plus you don't know what impact it has on them mentally as for some while they are playing or working out or whatever but i'm sure some their heart may not be fully in it, perhaps worried about parents or grandparents, etc.. Certainly will be interesting to see how this all plays out in the next few years.

 

[Sterling Archer]

Right now:
Juulsen
Fleury
Guhle
Fairbrother

I think Noah is far better than he has shown , reminds me a lot of Gorges (good or bad that's up to the fans). Fairbrother's temper reminds me of Shayne Corson. When that light switch flips, it's just go time. This year could be a problem for the WHL, I am really wondering how well the kids can develop this year as its up in the air if they play in the west at all.

I’m a really big fan of Juulsen. What he showed before his injuries had top4 labeled all over him. I can only hope he comes back into form after losing so much development time. He has good mobility, a nasty streak and some offensive upside.

 

[Habs]

I’m a really big fan of Juulsen. What he should before his injuries had top4 labeled all over him. I can only hope he comes back into form after losing so much development time. He has good mobility, a nasty streak and some offensive upside.

He's a really good player that has yet to catch a break, I agree.

 

[Estimated_Prophet]

I’m a really big fan of Juulsen. What he should before his injuries had top4 labeled all over him. I can only hope he comes back into form after losing so much development time. He has good mobility, a nasty streak and some offensive upside.

Mobility is definitely not a strength for Juulsen. He is not a slug but it is the weakest aspect of his game.