Caufield and the University of Wisconsin were eliminated from the NCAA Tournament on Friday, Stu Cowan of Montreal Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Badgers were eliminated by Bemidji State, 6-3, opening the door for the next chapter for Caufield, the Canadiens' first-round pick (15th overall) in the 2019 draft. Montreal general manager Marc Bergevin said earlier this month the organization has a plan for Caufield but would not reveal the details. The first step for the 5-foot-7, 165-pound winger is to serve in quarantine before joining the organization.