Anaheim Ducks defenseman Brendan Guhle is expected to be out the next six weeks with a MCL sprain.

The 23-year-old posted four goals, four assists, 43 blocks, 39 shots and 21 hits, while averaging 17:04 time on ice last season.

Guhle recently signed a two-year, $1,600,000 with the Ducks in May of last year.