The Athletic Hockey Show The Cole Caufield revenge game
Jan 21, 2026
Frankie Corrado, a former NHL defenseman and current media contributor, joins the discussion with Sean McIndoe and Shayna Goldman. They celebrate Cole Caufield's last-minute winner while debating his Olympic omission by GM Bill Guerin. Frankie highlights Caufield’s dangerous quick release and the need for better officiating in the NHL, especially after a phantom trip incident. The conversation takes a fun turn with a rare goalie fight between Nedeljkovic and Bobrovsky, and they analyze the potential missed value in the Kiefer Sherwood trade.
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Cole Caufield's Clutch Case For Olympics
- Cole Caufield's late winner highlighted how clutch goal scorers can expose Olympic roster snubs.
- Shayna Goldman argues his quick release and game-winning record make his omission questionable.
Size Can Be A Technical Advantage
- Caufield's shorter stature gives him a faster, harder-to-track release than longer players.
- Sean McIndoe says that quick micro-movements create a distinct scoring advantage in tight spaces.
Use Quick On‑Ice Conferences For Clear Misses
- Implement an on-ice officiating conference to reverse obvious phantom calls quickly.
- Sean McIndoe suggests crews should huddle and correct clear mistakes without full video review delays.