The Montreal Canadiens announced some sad news this morning regarding forward Cole Caufield. Unfortunately, his season is done and he will need surgery soon.

This news took everyone by surprise:

"Weird, but mostly a shame for Caufield. VERY normal practice yesterday. He even nagged with Robidas along the ramp at the end."

- Marc-André Perreault

Here are more details from the Habs:

"The Habs inform us that Cole Caufield had been playing for some time despite this right shoulder injury.

More information to come."

- Patrick Friolet
"Cole Caufield had been playing with his shoulder injury for a while. He was often seen wincing on the bench for the past few weeks."

- Renaud Lavoie

Could it be that shot?

File to follow.

Credit: HabsEtLNH

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