"I've probably said that answer a thousand times, if not more. It's been a lot. But I wouldn't say it if I didn't truly believe it. I think coming here is the best decision for me, and I'm really excited and happy about it."

Caufield was noncommittal on his future in interviews during Montreal's camp but said last week that he "couldn't be in a better spot" than with the Badgers.

"For me this year, you just kind of take it day by day," he said. "Right now, I want to be here."

If the Canadiens want Caufield to participate in their preseason camp, the high-scoring right wing would have to back out of his plans to play for the Badgers. Would he entertain that possibility if the NHL team presents it?

"I'd obviously have to think about it," Caufield said. "It's a cool opportunity, and if they want you, you've kind of got to take a look at it. But until that day comes, I'm not really too worried about it. I just want to be here and enjoy my time here. It's college. It's a fun experience. I'm looking forward to it a lot."

Alex Turcotte becomes third Wisconsin Badgers player selected in top five of NHL draft; Cole Caufield taken 15th Incoming Badgers center Alex Turcotte was selected by Los Angeles with the fifth pick on Friday, and Cole Caufield went 15th to Montreal.

Badgers coach Tony Granato played with Kings president Luc Robitaille and general manager Rob Blake, and Turcotte said those connections helped put the Los Angeles front office at ease about a season playing with UW.