PROSPECT PROFILES: KAIDEN GUHLE

Kaiden Guhle
Prince Albert Raiders
WHL
6'3"/ 187 lb
D

Size/Strength         Excellent
Skating         Good
Shot/Scoring         Great
Puckhandling          Average
Physical Play         Excellent
Offensive Play Great
Defensive Play Excellent
Hockey Sense         Excellent
Competitiveness     Excellent

Strengths

1. Physically imposing defenseman that is the complete package
2. two way defenseman with good skating skills and a great shot
3. engages in heavy physical play and makes oppenents aware of when he's out there

Cause for Concern

1. Lacks offensive creativity
2. Skating could be improved
3. shows flashes of playmaking ability but is inconsistent

Skill:

Two Way Defenseman, with good skating skills, a hard shot and imposing size

Scouting Report:

Kaiden Guhle is strapping blueliner with great mobility and a keen eye for defending.
Excellent feet allow him to close out plays before they develop; he enjoys engaging in heavy physical play and making opponents aware of when he’s out there.
Guhle is a Big, physical blueliner who was a standout at the Top Prospect’s Game recently;
he is the complete package who skates well, can play in all situations, and can lead the exit out of his own end.
Although Kaiden Guhle has limited offensive upside, he should still be a terrific minute munching defenseman in the NHL.
Guhle is project to be taken between the 10-15 range, but could be taken higher if a team really likes his game.

NHL Potential:

Top pair two way defenseman, with captain intangibles

Style Comparison: Dion Phaneuf

Stats: 

Prince Albert Raiders        WHL         65 GP      3 G       17 Pts        +17             
Prince Albert Raiders        WHL         64 GP      11 G      40 Pts        +23