Posts About "Cole Caufield"
Canadiens' Cole Caufield Focuses on Development
May 16th, 2020 The Montreal Canadiens have been in need of scoring for many years. Many fans may say that the team has been without a sniper since Stephane Richer was traded, but those fans may overlook former team captain Max Pacioretty, who was a 30-goal-or-more threat during his tenure in Montreal. Related: Canadiens' Retired Jerseys - The Story...
Weekly Prospect Report: Francis, Caufield, NHL Draft, Chromiak & More
March 23rd, 2020 Welcome to the Weekly Prospect Report. Here, we’ll take a look at some key names over the past week that are a big part of the next wave of NHL stars. This column will dive into both NHL-affiliated and draft-eligible prospects, focusing mainly on those outside the NHL. Related: Weekly Prospect Report: COVID-19, Pinto, Rossi,...
Will Canadiens Prospect Cole Caufield Leave Wisconsin?
March 4th, 2020 The excitement was palpable when the Montreal Canadiens selected Cole Caufield 15th overall in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft at Rogers Arena in Vancouver. General manager Marc Bergevin was handed a home run pick when the best pure goalscorer of the draft class fell to him. Montreal Canadians select Cole Caufield during the first round...
NCAA Hockey: 5 Standout Freshmen
March 2nd, 2020 For young developing hockey players, transitioning to the college game typically takes time. Freshmen skate against older players and usually face a more physical game. For this reason, expectations for first-year players in the NCAA are more modest and realistic. Related: NHL's Best Farm Systems - Midseason Update This season,...
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Rangers, Flyers, Oilers, More
February 29th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, the Montreal Canadiens might have changed plans with a good, young prospect, while the Philadelphia Flyers clear the air on rumors they tried to trade a defenseman. The New York Rangers had a plan when they traded Brady Skjei, and the Edmonton Oilers might be getting a chunk of players back from injury....
4 Freshmen Poised to Sign Their Entry-Level Contracts
February 3rd, 2020 Now, more than ever, collegiate hockey is churning out quality NHL hockey players. In the past, the popular route to accomplishing one's dream of playing professional hockey was through major junior hockey in one of three leagues that make up the Canadian Hockey League. However, prospects and their families are now realizing the...
Weekly Prospect Report: Caufield, Boldy, Raymond, Simontaival & More
January 27th, 2020 Welcome to the Weekly Prospect Report. Here, we’ll take a look at some key names over the past week that are a big part of the next wave of NHL stars. This column will dive into both NHL-affiliated and draft-eligible prospects, focusing mainly on those outside the NHL. Related: Weekly Prospect Report: Bokk, Rafferty, Quinn &...
Every NHL Team's Top Prospect - Midseason Update
January 16th, 2020 Every NHL team’s prospect pool is constantly changing. Players graduate to the big league, some might get traded, and the NHL Draft provides fresh faces every year. The future of a franchise in this league is extremely dependant on having both high-end talent and a deep farm system. Some teams are lucky enough to have both, others...
2020 WJC: Takeaways From United States' OT Win vs Czech Republic
December 31st, 2019 The United States has sealed a top-two finish in their group of death in exhilarating fashion. Cole Caufield buried the overtime winner against the Czech Republic in a back-and-forth 4-3 victory in Ostrava. The final game of the United States' preliminary play was perhaps the most electrifying win thus far. It wasn't their best...
Montreal Canadiens' Prospects at the World Juniors
December 29th, 2019 The World Junior Hockey Championship is the best showcase for young players either drafted or undrafted. It’s a Christmas tradition to watch Team Canada go for gold starting on boxing day, and this year will be no different in my house. The tournament is also a great chance for organizations to see their prospects play against the...
2020 World Juniors: Award Contenders
December 26th, 2019 2020 World Juniors: 10 Things to Watch2020 World Juniors: Breakout Candidates & Sleeper Prospects At the World Juniors — in a short tournament setting — team performance and individual awards often go hand in hand. So when it comes to predicting the Top Forward, Top Defenceman, Top Goaltender, Top Scorer, Most Valuable...
2020 WJC Players to Watch
December 23rd, 2019 The 2020 world junior hockey championship starts Thursday in Ostrava and Trinec, Czech Republic. The Canadian Press takes a look at some of the players to watch at this year's under-20 tournament. YAROSLAV ASKAROV Expected to be the first goalie off the board at the 2020 NHL draft in June, the 17-year-old...
Projecting the Canadiens' 2020-21 Roster
December 22nd, 2019 At the beginning of the week, Marc Bergevin, general manager of the Montreal Canadiens, met with members of the media. He had recently returned from a trip to Russia where he met with top prospect Alexander Romanov. Although the team was in the midst of its worst losing steak in decades, this meeting was planned before those struggles...
