When a player needs to take a day off for treatment, it usually isn’t a cause for concern, which was the case for Jayden Struble yesterday. However, he returned to the ice today but left after just 20 minutes, clearly in discomfort. This strongly suggests that he may be injured.
Several on-site journalists are expressing worries about Struble’s condition. If he ends up missing significant time, it’s likely that the Montreal Canadiens will look to bring up a defenseman from the Laval Rocket, potentially young Logan Mailloux, who is currently ranked seventh on Montreal’s depth chart.
This is a situation worth monitoring, but let’s hope Struble’s injury isn’t serious, as his physical style of play means he cannot afford to compete while hindered.
This might also explain why Arber Xhekaj has moved into the top six. Jayden Struble is 23 years old, stands 6-foot, weighs 202 pounds, and was selected by the Montreal Canadiens in the second round of the 2019 draft (46th overall). Last season, he tallied 10 points in 56 NHL games and accrued 57 penalty minutes with a -3 plus/minus rating.
