'He's an important player for us and a big piece in the locker room,' captain and linemate Nick Suzuki said. The Habs will not only struggle to replace his goal contributions on the ice, but also his infectious energy in the locker room amidst a difficult season for the club. It's hard to talk about because it's all fresh to us.'

'Everyone on this team loves him, the fanbase, the whole city loves him. 'It sucks,' forward Josh Anderson said about losing Caufield.

Montreal's dressing room was somber on Saturday morning as players spoke to reporters following practice. A medical update on Friday determined that the star sniper should be shut down for the season. Louis told reporters Caufield was being evaluated following every game after injuring his shoulder earlier this season. Louis addresses media this morning.Ĭaufield was in the midst of a career year, scoring 26 goals and registering 10 assists for 36 points in 46 games. More of an update coming before Martin St. Canadiens say that Cole Caufield has been playing with this shoulder injury for a while.

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