Kaiden Guhle Scouting Reports

On the rise. Trending towards being a consistent top pairing / '2-way D'
Fantastic skater. Ability to escape pressure. Legs to lead the rush if he chooses. Plenty fast enough to add an extra layer off the rush. Understated offensive upside. Not being used on the PP regularly but capable if asked. Good size. Pushes back physically.
Through 50GP - 4G - 10A -14PTS (-6)
Averages 20:54 TOI - 18:39 ES - 0:14 PP - 2:00 PK
Credited with 73 hits and 134 shot blocks
Matches up against top six forward groups every night.

Coming off his first taste of the NHL in (22/23)
Played 44 games - Averaged 20:30 TOI - used in all situations
Fantastic skater - high end compete - can play both sides - quick to space defensively / interrupting opponents progress
Active on the offensive blue line - keeps plays alive with responsible read/react/ pinches - plus shot - he can beat goalies from range and has some deception walking the blue line
Off the rush he also adds an extra layer coming late - Plenty of physical push back as well -
Future TPD - learning on the job - he will have some nights that show his youth but the good far outweighs the bad - hard to play against - in the 48 games he was credited with 84 hits and 77 shot blocks

Outstanding prospect who can be used in all situations.
Plays quick and fast
Not shy about playing physical and battling in the trenches. Gaps up with authority.
Sees the ice. Distributes very well. Reads his options. Recognizes when to join offense as an extra layer without sacrificing defensive responsibilities.
Top pairing upside. Brings size, skill, high end compete and detail. A leader.

Complete player / prospect. A leader. Potentially a top pairing 'D' who can be deployed in all situations. He's big, agile and aggressive. Gaps up defending his blue line. Detailed. Competitive. Engaged. He battles. Offensively he is capable of moving pucks and joining the play. Hard and accurate release from distance. He gets pucks to the net. The kind of player teams can build around on the back end.