Major Development for the Canadiens and Kaiden Guhle: A Contract of Over $60-Million is Now a Possibility

Dorion and the Sens announced a massive contract extension for their defender Jake Sanderson, a deal with a total value of 64.4 million dollars ($8.05 million per year).

This will have a significant impact on the Montreal Canadiens. Why?

Because Kent Hughes will eventually have to extend the contract of Kaiden Guhle, which ends next season, and the contract that Sanderson just signed will undoubtedly be used as a comparable.

I guarantee you that Guhle's agent was very happy with the Sens' announcement last night.

In fact, Guhle and Sanderson have very similar styles, potentials, and outputs. They were drafted in the same year.

Sanderson has played 77 career games in the NHL and he has accumulated 0.42 points per game while being very solid defensively. He is 21 years old.

Guhle has played 44 career games in the NHL and he has accumulated 0.41 points per game while being very solid defensively. He is 21 years old.

Will Guhle be paid more than Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki?

One thing is certain, it will be a challenge for Kent Hughes and in any case, if he signs for eight seasons, Guhle will clearly sign for at least 60 million (and up to 65 million).

A case to follow in the coming months!