Cole Caufield is ecstatic about playing in Montreal, in case you couldn’t tell from the seemingly unending smile on his face. The young forward for the Canadiens was the latest visitor on The Raw Knuckles Podcast, hosted by former Habs enforcer Chris Nilan. The two American Montrealers talked about the advantages and disadvantages of living in the city they currently call home and playing for the Habs on it.”I adore it.” After being drafted by the organization in 2019, Caufield said, “I think I loved it from day one.”One of the Wisconsin native’s favorite aspects of living here is, of course, the food. He said to Nilan, “I don’t think I’ve been to a bad restaurant yet.” “It’s unbelievable, but I know that’s what everyone says.”
The 21-year-old admires Montreal’s urban planning as well. “It’s a great layout, the city,” he said. “You have the buildings, the river, and Mount Royal overlooking everything in the background.”Caufield appears to feel the same way most residents do about traveling around in a car. He remarked, “The bridge looks nice,” but added in jest that “it’s not always nice to drive on.”
However, the local celebrity acknowledges that he has been feeling the love from his fans when out and about. “Special moments can occur at any time while strolling down the street,” he stated. They have a great deal of passion for the team. Simply put, it’s awesome to see, and I don’t think you can get that anyplace else. When Caufield first experienced Bell Centre electricity last season, he had to pinch himself a few times. Caufield made his NHL debut during the height of COVID-19 restrictions. He said to Nilan, “It’s just crazy that it’s real.”
Despite the extremely disappointing season, the Canadiens had the previous year, Caufield is optimistic about the future due to the new faces on the ice and behind the scenes. The presence of Stanley Cup winner and former NHL All-Star Martin St. Louis as head coach is largely responsible for that feeling. Caufield claims that in their brief time together, he has already gained a great deal.