Their father, Paul Caufield, played NCAA Division III hockey at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. 15 pick by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2019 NHL Draft, Caufield's older brother, Brock Caufield, played at the University of Wisconsin. All rights reserved.Cole Caufield is showing he has the talent and pedigree to overcome his diminutive size (5-foot-7, 162 pounds) and excel in the NHL. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and Safety Information / Your California Privacy Rights are applicable to you. ^ Back to Top ^ © 2023 ESPN Internet Ventures. 21 that Caufield would miss the rest of the season.Ĭaufield is nearing the end of his three-year, entry level contract and will be a restricted free agent this summer. He said his right shoulder popped, and he reset it himself.Ĭaufield felt it again in the Habs' 4-3 loss at Nashville on Jan. "Long-term, I think this is what's best but for sure it was tough to sit out that game against Toronto on Saturday night."Ĭaufield initially felt the injury in an awkward fall during Montreal's 4-2 loss at Dallas on Dec. "I think they've seen a lot more than I have and they know the differences and what they like or don't like about it," he said about the medical opinions. "I had a couple tests done to look at it more clearly but, in the end, like it could've been one more fall and it could have been even worse."Ĭaufield, who leads the Canadiens with 26 goals in 46 games, had three different medical opinions on his shoulder before concluding that his season was over. "I didn't want to stop playing," Caufield said. The procedure is scheduled to be performed by Dr. MONTREAL - Montreal Canadiens winger Cole Caufield said Friday he wouldn't be having season-ending surgery on his right shoulder if the team were in playoff contention.īut with the Canadiens near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings, the 22-year-old Caufield said he decided to have the surgery to protect his long-term health. You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browserĬole Caufield opts for surgery with Habs out of playoff race
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