Kaiden Guhle’s barista left him a spicy message on his pre-game coffee

Kaiden Guhle and the Montreal Canadiens are looking to put some shots on net evening in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final, but it was Guhle's Starbucks barista who fired the first shot today.

Cameras happened to catch Guhle entering The Bell Centre in downtown Montreal this evening and users on social media noticed a special message on Guhle's Starbucks cup.

Check it out:

A closer look:

You can clearly see that there's a message saying:

"Hey Kaiden, have a good night maybe see you soon I hope :)"

Gotta respect a girl taking her shot... and they say chivalry is dead.

As for Guhle, few young defensemen in the NHL have battled through more adversity early in their careers than Guhle, but the Canadiens blue liner continues to prove exactly why the organization views him as a foundational piece moving forward.

Drafted 16th overall by the Montreal Canadiens in 2020, Guhle arrived with a reputation as a hard-nosed, mobile defenseman capable of playing in every situation. It didn’t take long for Canadiens fans to fall in love with his fearless style of play. Whether it’s stepping up for a massive hit, blocking shots, or logging difficult defensive minutes against top competition, Guhle has consistently shown maturity beyond his years.

Unfortunately, injuries have already become a recurring storyline in his young career. From frightening cuts to upper-body issues, Guhle has endured setbacks that would derail many players. Instead, he keeps coming back stronger. That resilience has become one of the defining traits of his game and one reason teammates and coaches hold him in such high regard.

When healthy, Guhle gives Montreal stability on the back end and flashes the potential to become a legitimate top-pairing defenseman. His skating, physicality, and composure under pressure make him an invaluable piece of the Canadiens’ rebuild and a player fans will be watching closely for years to come.