As the Montreal Canadiens gear up for the new season, whispers and speculation have swirled around the status of two of their most vital defensemen.

For days, fans anxiously scanned every update, fearing the worst for Noah Dobson and Kaiden Guhle after both were sidelined, casting a shadow of uncertainty over the team’s defensive strength.

But a series of subtle moves behind the scenes—waiver transactions and unexpected appearances in Brossard—have begun to shift the narrative, offering cryptic clues that hint at a dramatic turn of events.

The organization’s latest decisions have ignited a wave of curiosity, leaving supporters eager to piece together what’s really happening with Dobson and Guhle.

Are these signs of a rapid recovery, or is there more to the story than meets the eye? Footage from this morning has only deepened the intrigue, showing both players back on the ice, but questions remain about their true readiness and the impact their return could have on a defensive corps that has faced its share of criticism.

With the season opener fast approaching and the stakes higher than ever, the Canadiens’ next moves could reveal much more than just the health of two players—they could reshape the team’s entire outlook.

The full story is one every fan will want to discover.

Canadiens defenseman Noah Dobson

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The Montreal Canadiens surprised their fans by indirectly giving updates on Noah Dobson and Kaiden Guhle through waiver moves and their appearance in Brossard.

Canadiens fans had been worried for several days about the health status of Kaiden Guhle and Noah Dobson.

Yesterday, an organizational move caused a lot of buzz when the Habs placed Clurman and Del Gaizo on waivers, already hinting that the two regulars might not be as far from returning as some feared.

This morning in Brossard, things became even clearer.

Noah Dobson and Kaiden Guhle Back on the Ice With the Montreal Canadiens

Anthony Martineau from TVA Sports shared footage showing Dobson and Guhle skating in regular jerseys, a sign that they are healthy enough to participate in unrestricted exercises.

“Noah Dobson and Kaiden Guhle are on the ice this morning in Brossard in a regular jersey,”- he wrote.

Even more reassuring, Martineau added in another post:

“And Dobson looks in shape!”

For now, everything indicates that the Canadiens want to test their progress before officially confirming their availability for the season opener.

According to Nicolas Cloutier, Adam Engstrom will logically start in Laval, showing that Montreal is preparing to reintegrate Guhle and Dobson quickly.

Not surprisingly, in my opinion, I’m very happy to see this. It’s never reassuring to see two key defensemen sidelined before the season even begins.

I therefore think the return of both defenders could stabilize a defensive corps that has often been criticized for its lack of consistency.