Recalled/Assigned: Habs call up Caufield to Taxi Squad

[BLONG7]

Sorry, but quick translation?

 

[26Mats]

Sounds like they want to see him in practice first just make sure he doesn't look out of place.

No question in my mind he couldn't at least help us get that pp goal we need many games.

 

[bonneaug]

Sorry, but quick translation?

they called him up to train with NHLers, test him with tougher competition. (Probably) won’t see any action

 

[Adam Michaels]

Desperate move. Could not let the kid develop with Bouchard, obviously...

Laval is playing their next game on the 21st. And then again on the 30th. So two games over the next two weeks.

He can practice with Laval. But he can also practice with Montreal while also maybe getting a few games.

 

[26Mats]

Desperate move. Could not let the kid develop with Bouchard, obviously...

Wing is the easiest position yo learn on the fly.

We'll see how it goes...

 

[BLONG7]

No risk................high reward....

 

[Adam Michaels]

 

[HabsForHire]

ok now try him at center

Taking metes spot, were missing a small player at that position lol

 

[Edgy]

Cole Caufield is one of the very best prospects in the NHL.

He's not going to need 2yrs in the AHL.

Until he's played a few games, you can't make that assertion.

 

[417]

Not a fan of this move. I’d rather have him stay and hopefully dominate in the AHL for a while.

Why?

 

[417]

Until he's played a few games, you can't make that assertion.

I can't?

He led the entire NCAA in scoring. Why can't I make the assertion he's one of the best prospects in the NHL?

Find me a scout who says he isn't.

 

[26Mats]

Not a fan of this move. I’d rather have him stay and hopefully dominate in the AHL for a while.

How many games are left in the AHL season? 2? Dominating 2 games won't help that much.

I say if he's not ready, they'll send him back down.

 

[Adam Michaels]

Not a fan of this move. I’d rather have him stay and hopefully dominate in the AHL for a while.

Laval have only two games in the next two weeks. There is nothing to dominate at this moment.

 

[McGuires Corndog]

What’s wrong with it? Long term sure, short term practicing with the team and getting him some action while Laval is on a 2 week pause can do no harm.

If he plays he’s gonna get PP time anyway.

Its not the end of the world, but I would hope he gets to play with either Suzuki or KK.

 

[salbutera]

Desperate move. Could not let the kid develop with Bouchard, obviously...

What else is he going to do for next 12-days, jerk off all day in the hotel room waiting for AHL schedule to restart?

 

[WeThreeKings]

Can we sticky a post that mentions Laval doesn't play for 2 weeks?

It's hard to dominate a league that isn't playing.

 

[Deebs]

 

[26Mats]

He's not going to play any games...just practice with the team since Laval is off.

We shall see about that.

If our offense keeps getting shut down without Gally, I'd expect to see him sooner rather than later.

 

[Adam Michaels]

What else is he going to do for next 12-days, jerk off all day in the hotel room waiting for AHL schedule to restart?

Gotta train that wrist for those shots.

 

[dinodebino]

Steve Shutt. Good number. Need to find our Lemaire (KK) and our Lafleur (nobody even close).

 

[habsfan891]

Just dumb MB praying for a savior.

 

[salbutera]

Gotta train that wrist for those shots.

Perhaps train the other wrist to try the Chelios ambidextrous stick technique

 

[Archijerej]

If the guys currently on the team take care of business, than I doubt he gets in a game.

If they don't...all options are/should be available, including giving him a game to see how he fares.

I might be wrong, but I don't think this is a player who needs a lot of time in the AHL...unless the Habs goal is to suck out all offensive creativity he has, in favor of propping up his "play away from the puck".

I think with the long break in Laval it makes sense to have him train with his future centers.

As for playing, what if he flops? It won't ruin his career, but it will be a mental setback. Why risk, if we will be needing him to be a top-9 contributor next year? We have the recent example of Poehling, whose confidence had obviously taken a hit last year. It's not like he developed new skills this season.

I agree Caufield will not be needing a Plekanec-type of development in the AHL. I just hope for some logic and consistency in decision-making.

Anyways, I'm adopting a wait and see posture on this one.

 

[HuGo Burner Acc]

Not a fan of this move. I’d rather have him stay and hopefully dominate in the AHL for a while.

Normally you'd be right but it's hard to dominate when you have 2 games in the next 2 weeks. If it's just practice, I'm fine with him coming up

 

[Edgy]

I can't?

He led the entire NCAA in scoring. Why can't I make the assertion he's one of the best prospects in the NHL?

Find me a scout who says he isn't.

You can't make the assertion that he won't need time in the AHL. Playing against tougher, bigger competition is very different than playing against kids your age. Sometimes there are other aspects of their game the team wants to develop, other than their offensive skill. So until his game is assessed in the AHL and he's deemed dominant enough to be able to make it in the AHL, let him do just that. If he's ready after half a season there, great. If he needs more time, so be it. Stop rushing kids based on their draft position.