Caufield has heard the same doubts about his game since he was a boy playing minor hockey in his native Stevens Point, Wisconsin.
His response has been to emerge as one of the Canadiens’ most dynamic players and a key cog in their first visit to the Final since 1993, when they defeated the Los Angeles Kings in five games to win the Cup.
He was considered one of the most gifted offensive players available after finishing the 2018-19 season with the USA Hockey National Team Development Program Under-18 squad with with 100 points in 64 games.
He agreed to a three-year, entry-level contract with Montreal on March 27 and scored five points in 10 regular-season games.
“I just shoot for the back of the net,” Caufield said.
Moments after his goal in Game 6, fellow Wisconsin alum J.J.
As the Canadiens celebrated the victory, Caufield looked up into the stands at the 3,500 fans at the Bell Centre, some of whom were wearing his jersey.
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