Jayden Struble

Jayden Struble
Born	(2001-09-08) September 8, 2001 (age 23) Cumberland, Rhode Island, U.S.
Height	6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight	202 lb (92 kg; 14 st 6 lb)
Position	Defense
Shoots	Left
NHL team	Montreal Canadiens
NHL draft	46th overall, 2019 Montreal Canadiens
Playing career	2023–present

Jayden Struble (born September 8, 2001) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected in the second round, 46th overall, by the Canadiens in the 2019 NHL entry draft.

Playing career

Early years

As a youth, Struble played in the 2014 iteration of the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with a minor ice hockey team from Long Island, New York.[1][2]

Collegiate

After a successful high school hockey career at St. Sebastian's School, Struble played collegiately with the Boston-based Northeastern Huskies of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) for four years beginning in the 2019–20 NCAA season.[3] While with the program, he played on the second power play unit and was used in all on-ice situations.[4]

Professional

Selected by the Montreal Canadiens in the second round (46th overall) of the 2019 NHL entry draft,[5] Struble signed a two-year entry-level contract with the team following his senior year with Northeastern on March 15, 2023.[4]

After beginning the 2023–24 season with the Canadiens' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Laval Rocket,[6] Struble was assessed a three-game suspension by league officials for leaving the bench during a game versus the Manitoba Moose on November 12, 2023.[7] A week later, he was recalled by Montreal after injuries to defenseman Arber Xhekaj and forward Rafaël Harvey-Pinard,[6] and made his NHL debut on November 22 against the Anaheim Ducks.[8] Struble recorded his first NHL point, an assist, in his second career game on November 24 versus the San Jose Sharks,[9] whereas his first NHL goal came on December 9 against Devon Levi in a 3–2 shootout win over the Buffalo Sabres.[10] After the Canadiens failed to qualify for the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs, he was one of four players reassigned to Laval to end the season.[11] Collectively, Struble finished his rookie NHL campaign with three goals and seven assists across 56 games played.[12]

Spending the majority of the 2024–25 season with Montreal,[13] Struble was reassigned to the Rocket on January 24, 2025 for conditioning purposes.[14] Days later, he was recalled by the Canadiens on January 29.[15]

Personal life

At age 12, Struble played in the 2014 Little League Baseball World Series, representing Cumberland American Little League and the New England region.[16][17]

Career statistics

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2017–18	Saint Sebastian's School	USHS		30	12	18	30	—		—	—	—	—
2018–19	Saint Sebastian's School	USHS		28	10	30	40	—		—	—	—	—
2019–20	Northeastern University	HE		21	3	7	10	36		—	—	—	—	—
2020–21	Northeastern University	HE		18	2	10	12	33		—	—	—	—	—
2021–22	Northeastern University	HE		34	3	11	14	65		—	—	—	—	—
2022–23	Northeastern University	HE		31	1	11	12	56		—	—	—	—	—
2022–23	Laval Rocket	AHL		9	0	1	1	4		2	0	0	0	0
2023–24	Laval Rocket	AHL		13	1	6	7	29		—	—	—	—	—
2023–24	Montreal Canadiens	NHL		56	3	7	10	57		—	—	—	—	—
NHL totals				56	3	7	10	57		—	—	—	—	—

References

1. Gordon, Sean (June 23, 2019). "Jayden Struble is the most interesting man in the world". The Athletic. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
2. "Alumni". Long Island Stars Elite Hockey. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
3. "Jayden Struble joins Northeastern hockey program". Northeastern Huskies. September 4, 2019. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
4. Bukala, Jason; Boylen, Rory (March 15, 2023). "What the Canadiens get in 'physical' NCAA signing Jayden Struble". Sportsnet.ca. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
5. @CanadiensMTL (June 22, 2019). "Avec le 46e choix au total, les Canadiens sélectionnent le défenseur Jayden Struble de St. Sebastian's School (USHS).
   
   With the 46th-overall pick, the Canadiens have selected defenseman Jayden Struble from St. Sebastian's School (USHS).
   
   #NHLDraft #GoHabsGo" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
6. "Ice Chips: Habs place F Harvey-Pinard on IR, recall D Struble from AHL". TSN.ca. November 20, 2023. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
7. "Rocket's Jayden Struble suspended for three games". Montreal Gazette. November 13, 2023. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
8. Stephens, Rick (November 22, 2023). "Canadiens Defenseman Jayden Struble to Make His NHL Debut". The Hockey News. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
9. Goldman, Chelena (November 24, 2023). "Caufield, Canadiens rally to defeat Sharks in shootout". NHL.com. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
10. "MTL@BUF: Game recap". Montreal Canadiens. December 10, 2023. Retrieved January 24, 2025 – via NHL.com.
11. "Canadiens reassign four players to Laval". Montreal Canadiens. April 17, 2024. Retrieved September 17, 2024 – via NHL.com.
12. Major-Mcnicol, Tyler (June 9, 2024). "Grading Jayden Struble's season". FanSided. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
13. Chaput, Edgar (December 15, 2024). "Canadiens' Jayden Struble Is Quietly Having a Strong Season". TheHockeyWriters.com. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
14. "Jayden Struble assigned to Laval on conditioning assignment". Montreal Canadiens. January 24, 2025. Retrieved January 24, 2025 – via NHL.com.
15. @rocketlaval (January 29, 2025). "Les Canadiens ont rappelé le défenseur Jayden Struble du Rocket de Laval.
    
    The Canadiens have recalled defenseman Jayden Struble from the Laval Rocket". Retrieved January 29, 2025 – via Instagram.
16. "2014 Little League World Series". Little League Baseball. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
17. Cowan, Stu (December 11, 2023). "Little League World Series a fond memory for Canadiens' Struble". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved January 24, 2025.

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database