#16: Cole Caufield Interview : Raw Knuckles Podcast

[@r_p_m7330]

I was born in 72. these kids finally make me feel like we are building something special here. Been following Cole since they drafted him. I watched more Badger games than most NHL scouts.

[@slipperynodd578]

Well you got to watch the 93 finals if you were watching hockey at that point.

[@r_p_m7330]

@@slipperynodd578 Problem is I've put up with 3 decades of embarrassment since. 93 was an incredible run. But it was an incredibly long time ago.

[@christophervandyke3455]

Born in '47, experienced 18 Cups, and I'm feeling the same excitement. It never gets old. :)

[@biglens5270]

This team is different. People do not want to admit it, Habs fans especially are afraid of putting the takes out there, but I feel this team is about five or less moves away from contending to win the cup. Cole Caufield and Suzuki are STILL at the very beginning of their careers, and not only have both of them had a taste of the Stanley Cup Final, but they’ve felt the lows and highs of being on a hockey team. This feeling of failure AND success as an NHLer is the difference between them and those who have not dealt with the lows and highs. Also, this is only two players: Kaiden Guhle, Josh Roy, Riley Kidney, Sean Farrell, Logan Mailloux, Justin Barron, and others are all prospects that are exceeding expectations of Habs prospects dating back to ‘95. The steps they’ve taken are displaying a fluid ceiling that it seems only God knows how high it truly is. To put it in more realistic terms: they have exceeded their potential. This isn’t me pretending these Habs are ready to win soon, unfortunately no; BUT, I believe and many experienced NHL historians/analysts can see what a beast is being created under Jim Gorton, Kent Hughes, and Marty St Louis. The sheer fact Cole netted 23 goals in the circumstances of this last season is mind boggling, let alone historical. Once the fat is trimmed (moving the higher number contracts on our wings), and our youth defenders gain some hardened NHL/AHL experience, I genuinely do not think the league knows what is coming.

[@mauricerobillard612]

Sending love your way Chris and to all the young Habs . Looking forward to the 25th before I depart this world

[@maxrates]

That win against the Leafs and seeing the faces of the so-called "national" broadcast after the game was priceless!

[@licmysak7842]

W

[@justicehockey]

The blue and white cheerleaders dropped their pom poms :)

[@jeppyyale2709]

Yes it was I can still hear how all of them were talking like the leafs had it in bag and habs have no chance. Its a good day when leafs lose, really good.

[@MrGabou77]

Cole, Nick and Juraj seems like they are all pretty down to earth kids, with no huge ego. I hope they gel well and become the core of the habs for the next decade. Was nice to hear Cole mention how the players notice that the fans in Montreal really watch the game and appreciate the little details of it, his description of Slafkovsky was hilarious and it's nice to see his friendship with Zegras.

[@bradclasby350]

This kid is something special. Great kid. Great head on his shoulders. The Habs are so lucky he fell into our laps at the 15 spot. Go Habs Go!!!!!

[@alexandrejodoin1166]

What a great interview, loved hearing Cole, he really seems to enjoy it here in Montreal and we sure love to hear that

[@alexdayhay]

The hockey iq you must have to be successful in the nhl when you’re a small player have to be super high, this guy is off the chart!!! Glad to have him in Montréal!!

[@dimitriosvalassis4920]

So happy to have Cole caufield...I remember the draft , sweating it out hoping he would drop to us...should have been the #1 pick

[@jakeb114]

If he was 3 inches taller I truly think he would’ve been the no.1 pick

[@steve8803]

@Dimitrios Valassis At this point, Hughes and Zegras are for sure ahead of him from that draft class. He is certainly worthy of being top 5 in hindsight.

[@laurent29093]

Jack Hughes is #1

[@dimitriosvalassis4920]

@@laurent29093 #1 pick yes not the better player in my opinion

[@steve8803]

@@dimitriosvalassis4920 lol you're nuts. Hughes is way better. Caufield is a smaller Michael Ryder.

[@iamanisland]

“... how excited are you with that young group that’s gonna grow together and maybe one day bring back that silver chalice to this city where it belongs ?” Got a bit choked up and these old eyes got moist hearing that. ❤️🥲

When Mr Nilan said «where it belongs» ....

[@darrenhunt4011]

C'mon Kent sign him for 8 years , wrap him up ....please , such an exciting player , and I truly believe he's capable of hitting 50!!!

[@Taooflu]

We need cap space first but yes we gotta keep him a hab forever!

[@polarhero57]

@@Taooflu we’ll have plenty of space after this season.

[@Byrdzy]

WWWWW

[@rory.cochrane]

Caufield is seriously something special I feel it In my bones when he was taking about his first night in Toronto the whole story just gave me goosebumps Can’t wait for this teams future in 2-3 years down the road when this goat his the prime

[@UltraViolence90]

🐐 Caufield

[@trevorleclair2035]

Caufield such a great kid. Great to get him on Knucks!

[@clee666]

It's funny to hear Chris swearing in Québécois! 😂

[@QCfarang]

Mr Ambassador, thank you so much for this podcast with Cole, it was really awesome to watch, Habs fan forever born in 63 and retired in Thailand 🇹🇭 now and I still keep informed on a daily basis on my Habs!!! Merci Beaucoup Chris!!!

[@EW-np9uo]

Love this kid, so much fun to watch him play. He brings excitement back to the game. Go Habs Go!

[@slipperynodd578]

I know I’m getting ahead of myself a little bit but I can’t wait to see his extension just so I can have that feeling in my heart that we’re gonna have this kid for many more years to come.

[@laurent29093]

8X7,85 how about that

[@Roger-qh2zp]

Great interview ,Chris. Looking forward to a great comeback season with Cole and the boys. Let's Go Canadiens!!

[@mikepage8180]

So great to have a chance to see how smart and modest this guy is. I'll enjoy watching him play even more. Thank you,

[@rogerdelaney8847]

Great interview…loved the depth of hockey insights…Knuckles is one of a kind.

[@Drumdude74]

Great interview guys! Been a fan of Knuckles since the 80's, brings back memories hearing that accent! One tough customer! I'm excited to see what Cole can do, he has the potential to be our best goal scorer for years to come. All the best Cole, we have faith in the team, just going to take some gel time, with all the new kids coming up, exciting times!

[@M2xim]

Being a rookie isn't easy all the time but if he keep working hard and learning the sky is the limit with this kid. He's skilled, full of potential and got one of the most insane shot I've seen over years. Every time he shoot toward these corners i just laugh thinking of the goalie. I feel bad for them i used to be one and these shots are the ones hurting the most. You see it, you know it's coming, you know where it's going and you still can't react in time, sometime at all. He's the kind of guy that quickly get to your head. 😂

[@pierrelalonde3705]

Cole and Nick so exciting to watch wait till next season, Go Cole Go.

[@vergedrums]

We miss you here in Madison, Cole!! Kick some ass and take some names up there in Montreal! My son and I are lifelong Habs fans, so LET'S GOOOOOOOO!!!!!

[@JJ-et7il]

Knuckles was one of the reasons I became a repeat listener of 690 for a while. I'd been out of the loop for a few years now and only found this podcast recently. It's really good. Great guests, keep it up. I've watched a few of them now and I must say, I prefer the podcast by a country mile. I know everyone has a podcast nowadays but I feel like Chris is more at home in the podcasting format than he was on radio, as much as I loved it when he was there. Seems like he has a good team around him too. I liked Tim when he was on Spitting Chiclets. Keep up the good work guys! I hope it really takes off. Oh and I just wanted to say, what idiots for firing him.

[@lanceblackwood2659]

I didn't realize that he go fired from 690, did Tony Marinaro get fired too?

[@JJ-et7il]

@@lanceblackwood2659 me neither, I read it on wiki prior to my comment. Supposedly because he wouldn't get vaccinated. I'm not gonna get to debating that, but what I find stupid is in 2022 he could have done his job from home. Seems like a political move to me more than anything, but whatever.

[@lizardking89]

Great interview with my current favorite Habs player. Thanks very much I enjoyed this alot.

[@tomleslie6668]

What a great kid! Keep the good stuff coming, Chris.

[@costa328]

The best Hockey Podcast out there.

[@yourRenoGuy]

Awesome one Kris’s loved hearing this side of cole.

[@matthewhawkins5760]

Nothing like hearing "I'm alive I'm alive I'm alive I'm not dead" again. Great podcast knuckles, great to see n hear what cole had to say

[@poursavoir]

The best interviews on KZbin, bar none!

[@matjohnson604]

You're awesome Knuckles 👌......born in 82 started watching 👀 hockey (Habs) in 85-86 season, you were my absolute favorite 💪🤘🍻

[@evancara1]

This was great! Thanks, Chris, Tim, and Cole. Looking forward to next season.

[@kleptomaniagta5362]

“ you get to hate the leafs early on… that’s another thing that I learned, so it felt good ” Yeah I know, it’s the kind of thing that grows on your pretty quickly and then you can’t get rid of it This kid is gonna be a good hab

[@dandesjardins2552]

Thanks Mr Nuckles ,Fantastic show can't wait for the Next one

[@silf1977]

Another great interview Knuckle! Love you fron the bottom of my hearth. Keep on the great work.

[@qualityman1965]

Cole, it's uncle Chris for you. Makes proud son. There is room on the cup for your name.

[@ildarm]

Love the podcast! Always entertaining, fun and informative

[@dimitriosvalassis4920]

Knuckles love your podcast you have the BEST guests on !!!

[@evancara1]

Way to go, Chris, for giving Cole simple French lessons. You are right - the fans will love the effort.

[@cavemanabc]

Wow awesome interview! Cole seems like a genuine down to earth kind of guy!

[@kylewilly73]

Great job Knucks! Another solid interview!

[@colbiecolbie6979]

Cole seems really happy on the ice ,enjoys the game , great to see!

[@michaelgknots8525]

Can’t wait to watch 🔥🔥🔥

[@jamieaspinall5716]

Great job men!! That was excellent!!

[@laurent29093]

crazy good podcast

[@PhilliePlein]

Great interview keep up the good work CN and thanks for your few words in french ;)

[@shuvmesumknowlegde]

I have been a Montreal Fan for many years and it is the first time I feel that the future does look brighter. I have been saying this for years about how Montreal should be a contending team year over year and felt management wasn't taking the team serious enough but only trying to put Band-Aids filling in a piece here and there.

[@iamanisland]

I think most fans don’t expect the team to make the playoffs. Most will be happy if the guys are out there competing every night and growing their game.

[@darrellbevacqua3871]

Greatest Hockey Podcast! Loved every episode so far!

[@UltraViolence90]

Goal goalgoal

[@mr.nihilz3283]

Is that Tim Stapleton?

[@Taooflu]

Yeah it is, he looks 20 :-)

[@goradhen]

Sweet thanks for this. Also thanks for the chapters.

[@strataburn1]

Calling it. Cole Caufield. 50 goals in 38 games.

[@stevedaniels623]

Love u knuckles. Major props for not bowing down to tsn illegal mandates!!! Love u. Keep chin up

[@moonobservergilles5730]

great interview you guys. enjoyed every minute of it thanks

[@kellyoskrdal890]

Great stuff

[@mrdave4714]

Knuckles...you're an ambassador for the Habs now, you can't be droppin' F bombs like that...🤣🤣

[@oforkya]

C c will break s s record of 60 goals wearing shuttys # 22. I thank my flyer buddy's 🙏 every time I c them and I will 4 years. Thanks knucks .

[@rogerbutchbouchard8019]

A super great interview with very insightful questions!

[@colbiecolbie6979]

Great job keep them coming!

[@wardyy3995]

take it one day at a time and be were your feet are at!

[@lanceblackwood2659]

Great interview Chris. I'd love if you would interview Bob Gainey and Guy Carbonneau. It would be great to go down memory lane. Habs for life.

[@jordankenney6943]

Cole Caulfield we will do the Michigan SomeDay

[@Taooflu]

Best Habs podcast around….

[@ledsabbazepplath3889]

30 goals next year

[@lauchieromard7418]

Awesome guys

[@Unholy_Louie]

We really got a special player and guy in general, there's no question about it. Bergevin HAD to go, but I am so happy that his admin drafted him. Once Carey's cap space problem is solved (mad respect for him, but he has to retire; we are losing so much leeway because of his contract...), I really see this team getting a lot of attention in 2 years. And if a team has success, good reputation with players, a good core, young stars, a coach is liked and respected everywhere, etc., it will be easier for us to attract other players from free agency and beyond when needed.

[@maximegiroux8353]

I'll make a call right now. Caufield will be our next 50 goal scorer. Marty St-Louis will win a Jack Adams before he retires as a coach, which he'll do to go on and win a GM of the Year award. He probably wants to win it all in hockey, and getting to know the guy indirectly, he probably can.

[@brendantallett]

well it worked ; i looked up boikeys and its beef jerky . dont know if i can get it in canada though !

[@TheIncognito187]

media in mtl are crazy , great interview!

[@pierrelalonde3705]

Great interview, thanks get some more Habs online.

[@Edwardo485]

It's really great to hear and now see Chris NILAN ! Back again talking hockey I always looked forward To hearing him on afternoon sports radio. listening To his times of playing with the Montreal Canadiens He knows the game only to well lived it breathed it Fought his heart out for the team he loves so Much the great Montreal Canadiens. number 30 Chris 👊 Knuckles NILAN ! since his departure From TSN 690 and also Tony Marinaro! leaving His time slot in the morning I really lost interest and rarely listen anymore, 😝😝

[@steveberoni1327]

Great job guys 💪🏻

[@stephanhoward1610]

Where can I get a cap like that?

[@tylerw1057]

Anyone know what that intro song “I’m alive” is called or who it’s by cause I can’t seem to find the song

[@jaimeholtz5250]

Garland Jeffries I’m Alive

[@semmcstevenson]

Great player .

[@johnsnag2668]

knucks ..your partner reminds me of tiger woods

[@alraimondini7823]

Chris la legende

[@williambelanger1890]

I think in 2024 that guy has an A on is jersey

[@tomkiss4697]

Stay strong you will be a legend. Montreal has hot women

[@jordankenney6943]

I wish KK was still in Montreal

[@canada4life551]

why he don’t know how to skate properly and ge have zero offensive instinct

[@idontgivea1769]

KK pretty much reached his full potential, and it was far from enough. I loved his shot and his body checking, but that’s all really

[@davidmeard]

👌👌👌

[@EricLarocque]

💪💪💪🔥🔥🔥🤙

[@richardblais7445]

i dont know if he s been to che paré allready lol.i know he knows all their names for shure

[@djdemers8709]

if he can score 30+ goals a yr for the next 10 yrs thats what the habs need!

[@drewdickson8306]

Steal in the draft Teams will regret it

[@JackyJames1]

Can you stop telling Mr Cole how much you don't like MLT ... No pressure on Cole and he knows so stop being jealous .... Can you ask something positive about the HABS!!

[@canada4life551]

take your medication before posting comments

[@semmcstevenson]

I heard the Leafs are interested in trading for Cole….Engval for Caufield I hear….

[@luclemaire5896]

I wanted to say hockey not field... sorry.

[@dominiclaporte8040]

It helps when you can communicate clearly and don't have a speech impediment like Dominic has.

[@JackyJames1]

16:00 you are telling Mr Cole how awful the habs organization is ( multiple times previously) 24:00 you filibuster .... no question about it....

[@JackyJames1]

again at 37:00 .. They will never sign here... Stop trying to be a hater plz! Cole caufield is Talking the bell center !!! You filibuster...... Stop!!

[@user-vi9oq5gj1r]

Man Nilan cant ask a question directly, always have to rumbling about nothing before asking it

[@huandru]

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