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Grant McCagg Sparks Debate With Bold Take on Canadiens Defenseman Kaiden Guhle
In a recent episode of the HabsCast podcast, analyst Grant McCagg surprised many Montreal Canadiens fans with a bold statement about two key defensemen.
He highlighted young defenseman Jayden Struble, even going so far as to rank him ahead of Kaiden Guhle in the team's hierarchy.
Unsurprisingly, this comment sparked a lot of reactions, especially in a context where Guhle is often seen as one of Montreal's defensive pillars.
He even claimed that Struble's game reading and physical presence could surpass Guhle's impact.
Here's the clip where he talks about this topic:
Grant McCagg Ranks Struble Ahead of Guhle and Sparks Debate Among Canadiens Fans
In his analysis, also shared by DansLesCoulisses, McCagg didn't hesitate to praise Struble after his matchup against Max Domi.
On his X account, he also stated:
"I loved Struble coming to Lane's defence when Domi got physical with him, and Strubes was a pain in the ass to Domi the rest of the night, pounding him every chance he got."
He went on to explain that Struble not only defended Lane Hutson but also covered for a few of his teammate's mistakes.
"He also covered up for Lane after a couple of giveaways, and killed penalties and protected the lead with aplomb. His first two preseason games have been excellent." - Grant McCagg
This commentary really highlights his defensive value and intensity on the ice.
For my part, I probably should have mentioned this earlier, but I don't agree with McCagg.
I love the work Kaiden Guhle is doing with the Canadiens, and I believe he remains a central piece of the team's future.
But I have to admit that Struble's intensity and toughness appeal to me a lot.
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