Cole Caufield Makes Classy Gesture Towards Slafkovsky After He Got Benched by St-Louis
We had a memorable moment on the Canadiens' bench during last night's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at the Bell Centre.
Young forward Juraj Slafkovsky found himself demoted to the fourth line by Martin St. Louis mid-game and was eventually benched entirely.
Slafkovsky visibly showed his frustration after being left at the end of the bench for most of the second period and a good part of the third.
- Priyanta Emrith
Some analysts suggest Slafkovsky's benching was due to his level of effort and his tendency to take overly long shifts in the first period.
A classy gesture from Cole Caufield toward Juraj Slafkovsky
As Slafkovsky struggled with emotions and frustration over the situation, his teammate Cole Caufield stepped up with a supportive gesture, showing true leadership by consoling him.
Check out the footage:
We love seeing this kind of camaraderie. It's another sign that it might just be a matter of time before Cole Caufield assumes a bigger leadership role on the team.
Slafkovsky, 20, finished the game with no points, one shot on goal, and two hits.
Martin St. Louis appears to be tightening the reins with his young players, which could be a positive development for the team.
This story is definitely one to watch.
