Prospect Info: Cole Caufield II (Montreal 15th overall in 2019 draft) mod warning # 560

[Adam Michaels]

 

[Non Player Canadiens]

Look how stocky that lil boy is

i don't really see stocky TBH

but who cares, kid's gonna crush it in the big leagues

 

[montreal]

for those that aren't aware when watching that vid, that is his soon to be coach at Wisconsin Tony Granato that hugs him at the 1:55 mark. I've heard they are close and was one of the main reasons he and his brother chose to commit there. So for those hoping he will play in the OHL, I would say it's highly unlikely.

 

[Adam Michaels]

for those that aren't aware when watching that vid, that is his soon to be coach at Wisconsin Tony Granato that hugs him at the 1:55 mark. I've heard they are close and was one of the main reasons he and his brother chose to commit there. So for those hoping he will play in the OHL, I would say it's highly unlikely.

Like Rob Blake says in this montage, Granato will teach them what it takes to be a pro.

 

[Garbageyuk]

Yet. He's 17. He could very well be an HOF, or a bust. People are not comparing him to H. Richard or the Roadrunner for his actual career projection, they are naming examples of small players that succeed. But let me tell you, at 17 none of those guys were considered future HoFer, obviously, and none of them had the shot/release this guy got. So that's one thing he has over them. Not saying he's better but he could. Like any good prospect with elite attributes. Is Dahlin a future HoFer? Who knows? Anything could happen. But he's so much talented that it's clear he has a safer bet than any b-level prospect. Caufield has an almost Laine/Ovie caliber shot.

Edit : And St-Louis didnt have such tree trunks at 17. Maybe Caufield works out super hard and focuses a lot on his legs and can approach this level of fitness. Again who knows? Dont think its impossible. Ask @Kriss E he's the fitness guru here IIRC.

Ok, I get being excited, but I think we need to tone things down a bit. Caufield got picked where he did for a reason. Like you said, he could become a good NHL player, or he could bust. But to go on and mention him with the likes of Dahlin, Ovechkin, and Laine is just silly. Those players were in a whole different stratosphere as prospects compared to Caufield. And St. Louis' career trajectory might be a once in a lifetime thing to see.

 

[jaffy27]

Ok, I get being excited, but I think we need to tone things down a bit. Caufield got picked where he did for a reason. Like you said, he could become a good NHL player, or he could bust. But to go on and mention him with the likes of Dahlin, Ovechkin, and Laine is just silly. Those players were in a whole different stratosphere as prospects compared to Caufield. And St. Louis' career trajectory might be a once in a lifetime thing to see.

Pastrnak got picked where he got picked for a reason

Same with Jamie Benn
And Theodore
And Forsberg

 

[Garbageyuk]

Pastrnak got picked where he got picked for a reason

Same with Jamie Benn
And Theodore
And Forsberg

Were people comparing them to HOFers when they were drafted? If so, don't you think that's a bit silly?

 

[Toene]

Ok, I get being excited, but I think we need to tone things down a bit. Caufield got picked where he did for a reason. Like you said, he could become a good NHL player, or he could bust. But to go on and mention him with the likes of Dahlin, Ovechkin, and Laine is just silly. Those players were in a whole different stratosphere as prospects compared to Caufield. And St. Louis' career trajectory might be a once in a lifetime thing to see.

I didnt say he has good a prospect as Laine/Ovie were, but the release in itself his definitely in that ballpark.

 

[CauZuki]

Don't forget this one, @Adam Michaels


Is it possible for a man in his early 30s to adopt an 18 year old hockey player?

I'm definately going to get his jersey soon...This kid is something special, what a gem!

 

[Garbageyuk]

What is it with these kids smiling these days? That's so unprofessional.

Who's the kid in the background? He looks small as well.

 

[CheldishGamibno]

He was a captain young too, the work ethic is ala Poehling it seems. These kind of players succeed most of the time.

 

[CauZuki]

Who's the kid in the background? He looks small as well.

Looks like Harvey-Pinard or perhaps Pitlick not sure.

 

[CheldishGamibno]

Who's the kid in the background? He looks small as well.

Trevor Timmins

 

[jaffy27]

Were people comparing them to HOFers when they were drafted? If so, don't you think that's a bit silly?

They comparing Caufield to Debrincat....hardly a HOF

 

[NobleSix]

According to Arpon Basu of the Athletic, Cam York was Marc Bergevin's personal pick at 15, and had he been available at 15, the Habs' draft table would have had a massive debate between Caufield and York, and believes the Habs would have ultimately went with York over Caufield because that's how much Bergevin loved York.

Thank God for Timmins and the Flyers.

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

According to Arpon Basu of the Athletic, Cam York was Marc Bergevin's personal pick at 15, and had he been available at 15, the Habs' draft table would have had a massive debate between Caufield and York, and believes the Habs would have ultimately went with York over Caufield because that's how much Bergevin loved York.

Thank God for Timmins and the Flyers.

as much as that makes me want to puke wasn't it MB who wanted Rielly over AG?

 

[Garbageyuk]

They comparing Caufield to Debrincat....hardly a HOF

Do you even look at the context of posts you reply to?

 

[NobleSix]

as much as that makes me want to puke wasn't it MB who wanted Rielly over AG?

Allegedly yes.

Im just going off of what Basu said, who got that impression after talking to both Timmins and Bergevin.

 

[Garbageyuk]

According to Arpon Basu of the Athletic, Cam York was Marc Bergevin's personal pick at 15, and had he been available at 15, the Habs' draft table would have had a massive debate between Caufield and York, and believes the Habs would have ultimately went with York over Caufield because that's how much Bergevin loved York.

Thank God for Timmins and the Flyers.

I like Cam York. I think he'll be a good NHL D.

 

[NobleSix]

I like Cam York. I think he'll be a good NHL D.

I'm sure he will.

Would I pick him over Caufield if given the choice between the two? Absolutely not.

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

Allegedly yes.

Im just going off of what Basu said, who got that impression after talking to both Timmins and Bergevin.

I think these two are at loggerheads a lot of the time but in the end it could be a fruitful though often times obstreperous relationship. After 2 really bad luck drafts then a couple where we barely had picks, I feel like the last 3 or 4 could be getting us back on track. The cupboard on paper looks as good as it's ever been.

Obviously we still have to wait and see but I have a good feeling with where we're going at least with the kids. It may have been too long a winding road to get to this point but we may have actually gotten there.

 

[WeThreeKings]

According to Arpon Basu of the Athletic, Cam York was Marc Bergevin's personal pick at 15, and had he been available at 15, the Habs' draft table would have had a massive debate between Caufield and York, and believes the Habs would have ultimately went with York over Caufield because that's how much Bergevin loved York.

Thank God for Timmins and the Flyers.

Philly taking Cam York was the blessing we all deserved.

 

[Garbageyuk]

I'm sure he will.

Would I pick him over Caufield if given the choice between the two? Absolutely not.

I would have taken Newhook. For me it would have been a toss-up between York and CC, but I think ultimately I would have went with Caufield as well. Probably only because I feel like MTL has gone with dmen over skilled forwards to much over the years.

 

[Estimated_Prophet]

Don't forget this one, @Adam Michaels


Is it possible for a man in his early 30s to adopt an 18 year old hockey player?

I'm definately going to get his jersey soon...This kid is something special, what a gem!

Stick to hockey kid, your taste in music blows lol

 

[Estimated_Prophet]

Philly taking Cam York was the blessing we all deserved.

Of all the names rumoured to go around 15, I was least impressed with York. It was like the Habs scored back to back goals when they picked Caufield. I was barely finished celebrating York to Philly when Shea announced the pick!!