I love this. 3 years ago when he arrived here I thought for sure he was gonna wear #13 like he did with team USA, was a bit surprised to see 22.
Nice gesture to honor Johnny, like Dubois did for Kivlenieks.
ddottay
That’s wonderful
SlimZorro
Hoping for 39g like Mike Cammalleri
XPhazeX
It makes perfect sense, but its wild to think that Gaudreau was someone’s hockey hero. Im getting old.
AriFortyFive
This damn near brought a tear to my eye. Caufield is quickly becoming one of my favourite players.
Showtime98
Respect 🫡 ❤️
iTsN0ScOpEs
pure class from Caufield here, I know Gaudreau would’ve wanted his legacy to carry on. beautiful stuff
fitzdfitzgerald
Incredible gesture honouring an incredible person
H_Man247
Honestly reads to me more like a permanent change from the caption. Great gesture from Caufield to honor one of his heroes.
Leafyboy34
Huge year for the guy coming too. Absolutely love this from Cole.
ChasinThePuck
Every NHL team should hold a Gaudreau Night at home this year. All players wear either Johnny or Matty’s number.
BlackWhiteVike
Damn as a leafs fan, that’s absolutely sweet to hear
cheezefriez
I’m gonna cry man this is such a beautiful gesture. Love Cole so much
onbiver9871
Stick taps for Caufield to commemorate like this. I wondered if anyone from the Wings might feel personally close enough to the situation to do something like this, but #13 is unofficially unavailable in Detroit, I think..
mattwb2010
Instant top 5 player that doesn’t play for my team.
24 became my number because of this. Thought it was cool to see my favorite player do something like this.
Smittysgreasymullet
Oh fuck it’s heavy. I think I have a lot more tears left in me for this, opening nights around the league are going to be crushing.
The_Reddit_Browser
What an amazing gesture from Cole.
Those posts he made on Friday were heartbreaking and hopefully not only does this bring the family some peace but him as well.
akedz3
Such a beautiful gesture and beautiful words from Caufield.
I love hearing how many people have individual stories about Johnny. It’s so unfair that someone so full of life is gone.
moxieplum
Wow. What a powerful and moving tribute. Cole, I wasn’t familiar with your game!
Observation_X
Fantastic! Love you Cole
turbulentcounselor
Incoming 50 goal season
musuak
this is lovely 😭
MartysBetter29
Love it
Electronic_Nail
I love this and I hope that other players will follow
redditpineapple81
Not to detract from the main conversation but good god those fanatics jerseys look awful.
Snoopy_021
I had read the Instagram post by Caufield in regards to the number change. If you are going to read it, you will need a big box of tissues.
100% Respect.
DekeKneePulls
I’m gonna cry again.
_Mad_Desperado
After Marty St Louis retired, I can’t think of a more impactful small player than Gaudreau. He came into the league 10 years ago so it’s wild to think guys like Caufield were young teenagers watching him play.
TealHousewife
Every time I think I’m out of tears, another flood rolls in.
usnavis
What a beautiful tribute. ❤️
AccomplishedAd4995
this is amazing
Separate_Pound_753
Love that! He used to wear 13 aswell at some point, as Johnny was his hockey hero. 🥺
judica_me_deus
I hope cole pots 50 wearing 13. Maybe 75 assists is more fitting to honor Johnny. Either way
Aackland
I love this guy, my favourite player on the habs. classy move, Caufield. you have even more of my admiration
Zestyclose-Cricket82
Beautiful tribute, love it. Guess my dusty Cammalleri jersey about to get a rebrand
beeblebroxide
That’s fucking gorgeous
ZacJonesIsAwesome
Really great post and awesome tribute from Cole. He has a way with words.
Johnny Hockey inspired so many people. Just a huge loss for the community and of course his loved ones
okdarkrainbows
Cool move.
Anyone wants to buy a Caufield #22 jersey?
iwatchtoomuchsports
I really want a caufield jersey but you couldnt catch me dead in a habs jersey
ViolinistMean199
Honestly I don’t think GMs give Cole the shot he’s had if it wasn’t for guys like Theo, St Louis and Gaudreau showing that you don’t need to be 6’ or taller to produce at an elite level
Respect to Cole on this one. I did same when Demitra died and switch my number in all sports to 38. Those 2010 Olympics were incredible
tJa_-
Some day I will come to terms with this but it still doesn’t feel real. I have my own personal feelings and theories but why the hell does this one hurt so bad….
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I love this. 3 years ago when he arrived here I thought for sure he was gonna wear #13 like he did with team USA, was a bit surprised to see 22.
Nice gesture to honor Johnny, like Dubois did for Kivlenieks.
That’s wonderful
Hoping for 39g like Mike Cammalleri
It makes perfect sense, but its wild to think that Gaudreau was someone’s hockey hero. Im getting old.
This damn near brought a tear to my eye. Caufield is quickly becoming one of my favourite players.
Respect 🫡 ❤️
pure class from Caufield here, I know Gaudreau would’ve wanted his legacy to carry on. beautiful stuff
Incredible gesture honouring an incredible person
Honestly reads to me more like a permanent change from the caption. Great gesture from Caufield to honor one of his heroes.
Huge year for the guy coming too. Absolutely love this from Cole.
Every NHL team should hold a Gaudreau Night at home this year. All players wear either Johnny or Matty’s number.
Damn as a leafs fan, that’s absolutely sweet to hear
I’m gonna cry man this is such a beautiful gesture. Love Cole so much
Stick taps for Caufield to commemorate like this. I wondered if anyone from the Wings might feel personally close enough to the situation to do something like this, but #13 is unofficially unavailable in Detroit, I think..
Instant top 5 player that doesn’t play for my team.
Damnnn gonna have to get one of those…
[Reminds me of when Datsyuk switched to 24 in the preseason in honor of Ruslan Salei](https://i.ebayimg.com/thumbs/images/g/fCUAAOSwuTVlsvfJ/s-l1200.jpg)
24 became my number because of this. Thought it was cool to see my favorite player do something like this.
Oh fuck it’s heavy. I think I have a lot more tears left in me for this, opening nights around the league are going to be crushing.
What an amazing gesture from Cole.
Those posts he made on Friday were heartbreaking and hopefully not only does this bring the family some peace but him as well.
Such a beautiful gesture and beautiful words from Caufield.
I love hearing how many people have individual stories about Johnny. It’s so unfair that someone so full of life is gone.
Wow. What a powerful and moving tribute. Cole, I wasn’t familiar with your game!
Fantastic! Love you Cole
Incoming 50 goal season
this is lovely 😭
Love it
I love this and I hope that other players will follow
Not to detract from the main conversation but good god those fanatics jerseys look awful.
I had read the Instagram post by Caufield in regards to the number change. If you are going to read it, you will need a big box of tissues.
100% Respect.
I’m gonna cry again.
After Marty St Louis retired, I can’t think of a more impactful small player than Gaudreau. He came into the league 10 years ago so it’s wild to think guys like Caufield were young teenagers watching him play.
Every time I think I’m out of tears, another flood rolls in.
What a beautiful tribute. ❤️
this is amazing
Love that! He used to wear 13 aswell at some point, as Johnny was his hockey hero. 🥺
I hope cole pots 50 wearing 13. Maybe 75 assists is more fitting to honor Johnny. Either way
I love this guy, my favourite player on the habs. classy move, Caufield. you have even more of my admiration
Beautiful tribute, love it. Guess my dusty Cammalleri jersey about to get a rebrand
That’s fucking gorgeous
Really great post and awesome tribute from Cole. He has a way with words.
Johnny Hockey inspired so many people. Just a huge loss for the community and of course his loved ones
Cool move.
Anyone wants to buy a Caufield #22 jersey?
I really want a caufield jersey but you couldnt catch me dead in a habs jersey
Honestly I don’t think GMs give Cole the shot he’s had if it wasn’t for guys like Theo, St Louis and Gaudreau showing that you don’t need to be 6’ or taller to produce at an elite level
Respect to Cole on this one. I did same when Demitra died and switch my number in all sports to 38. Those 2010 Olympics were incredible
Some day I will come to terms with this but it still doesn’t feel real. I have my own personal feelings and theories but why the hell does this one hurt so bad….
And once again I’m crying.