Montréal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle returns to the ice for the first time since his injury, but which Habs defenseman loses their roster spot when he's ready? We break down the Jayden Struble versus Arber Xhekaj competition as the Montreal Canadiens prepare to face the New Jersey Devils in their first real benchmark game of the season. We tackle the disproportionate fan criticism of Joe Valeno, analyzing whether a replacement-level fourth-liner deserves the backlash he's receiving. The conversation shifts to the Canadiens' aggressive search for a second-line center, examining the Nazem Kadri rumors and NHL insiders' revelation that Montreal's front office has been doing extensive homework on every potentially available centre in the league. Key discussions include the team's elite bottom-six philosophy, Lane Hutson's development, and why the organization remains patient despite early-season frustrations. Discover why the Canadiens' front office strategy could reshape their playoff trajectory and whether Kadri fits their long-term vision.