The team released the update Saturday morning ahead of practice for tonight’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs and said Caufield had been working through the injury for quite some time.
Details on how long his recovery will take are yet to be announced, but it’s already clear that we won’t see the No. 22 in action again this season.
Author of 26 goals and 10 assists in 46 games since the start of the season, Caufield, who has just celebrated his 22nd birthday, appeared to be heading for a production of 40 goals or more.
good morale
We must keep working together. It should continue as usual
hinted captain and Caufield linemate Nick Suzuki.
” Discussions were held with Kent Hughes and Cole’s agents as to when the timing would be right for the operation to proceed. I believe the decision was made last night or this morning. He’s disappointed but will come back stronger next season. It’s the best decision for him and for the future of the team. »
Suzuki has finally conceded that Caufield won’t be easy to replace and everyone needs to stick together to keep winning games.
Veteran defender David Savard has admitted the loss of Caufield is a blow to the team.
It’s a great loss for us, that’s for sure. I don’t know what started his injury. Big loss for us on the ice and in space. It’s not the news we wanted to hear, but for the sake of his career he shouldn’t take any long-term risks.
Striker Josh Anderson said he could speak to Caufield ahead of morning practice and the youngster is optimistic.
He is being cared for by one of the best surgeons there is. I told her everything would be fine
said Anderson, who himself underwent surgery for a similar injury on his left shoulder.
He said his left shoulder is now stronger than his right shoulder but it has taken him seven months to recover from it.
It can vary individually. Some recover after five or six months
he added.
The Canadian also added the name Jonathan Drouin to his injury list retroactively to January 16. Forward Alex Belzile has been recalled by Laval Rocket.
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