The reason behind the Canadiens’ surprising closed-door practice may have just emerged

A rumor is circulating to explain the surprising closed-door practice imposed by the Montreal Canadiens yesterday morning in Brossard.

Guhle had previously been spotted skating away from his teammates before later watching practice in a tracksuit.

That sight quickly sparked speculation about a possible injury, just over a week before the official start of training camp.

Canadiens’ silence on Kaiden Guhle injury concerns fuels speculation ahead of camp

The organization’s silence on the matter has only added to the concern, considering the young defenseman’s lengthy injury history.

Guhle was limited to 39 games last season, recording 11 points and a +5 rating during the regular season.

For now, nobody knows whether Guhle was injured over the summer, and the Canadiens have yet to provide a public update.

Closing the following day’s practice to outsiders could suggest the team wants to manage the situation away from public view, at least temporarily.

This type of organizational silence isn’t unusual in the NHL, but it tends to fuel rumors rather than quiet them.

For now, it’s impossible to know whether this closed practice will remain an isolated event or whether upcoming sessions will also be closed to the public.

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