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Chantal Machabée had to intervene with Cole Caufield about his meetings with the media

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Will Austin
December 15, 2024  (9:51)
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Since joining the Montreal Canadiens, Cole Caufield has been known not just for his offensive talent, but for his infectious enthusiasm.

As seen on Marqueur.com, the number 13 almost always smiles wide when he steps onto the ice at the Bell Centre.

His teammates confirm that he's often the first to crack jokes and this is helping maintain a positive atmosphere in the locker room.

However, Cole Caufield was noticeably more reserved during his early days in Montreal since he was accustomed to smaller media markets, he seemed hesitant when facing the large scrums of reporters in the Montreal spotlight.

He initially hid his true personality and preferred to project a serious and professional image.

That changed thanks to an intervention from Chantal Machabée, the Canadiens' Director of Communications.

On the podcast «Dans l'oeil du chat», Cole Caufield explained that Chantal encouraged him to be himself with the media.

This simple piece of advice had a significant impact on his relation with the media:

«When Chantal told me to just be myself, I started having fun with the reporters and showing who I really am.» - Cole Caufield

This encouragement has allowed Caufield to bring a refreshing energy to his media interactions and when players like Caufield and Juraj Slafkovsky show their real personalities and joke with reporters, it helps create a stronger bond with the fans.

Thanks to Chantal Machabée's approach, Canadiens players can balance professionalism with spontaneity which is making their interactions more relatable and enjoyable.

This change allows fans to connect with the players more personally which is helping their experience of following the team.

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