Caden Tellier injury: A setback in his young career

Caden Tellier, the highly touted 19-year-old defenseman for the Montreal Canadiens, suffered a torn ACL during a preseason game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The injury is expected to keep him out of the lineup for the entire 2023-24 season.
Tellier was drafted by the Canadiens in the first round (18th overall) of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. He had a breakout season in the QMJHL last year, posting 10 goals and 35 assists in 66 games. He was also named to the QMJHL All-Rookie Team.
The injury is a major blow to the Canadiens, who were counting on Tellier to take on a bigger role this season. He was expected to be a top-four defenseman and power-play quarterback.
Without Tellier, the Canadiens will have to rely on other young defensemen to step up. This could be an opportunity for players like Kaiden Guhle and Jordan Harris to show what they can do.
The injury is also a setback for Tellier's development. He was on the verge of cracking the NHL lineup and now he will have to wait another year.
But Tellier is a talented player with a bright future. He is still only 19 years old and he has plenty of time to recover and reach his full potential.
Here is a timeline of Tellier's injury:
* September 27, 2023: Tellier suffers a torn ACL during a preseason game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
* September 28, 2023: Tellier undergoes successful surgery to repair his ACL.
* October 1, 2023: Tellier begins rehabilitation.
Tellier is expected to make a full recovery and return to the ice next season.