Perhaps Jeff Gorton didn’t read the entire script when he explained that Cole Caufield and the Canadiens were close to signing a new pact.
It was last January.
Players today have more and more career options. They can gain full autonomy at 25 if they start their National League career at 18. Or they can exercise their right to autonomy without compensation at age 27.
Over the past year or two, consultants have been much more cautious, especially with the prospect of the salary cap increasing in the next few years. They want to make sure their customers benefit from it.
Pat Brisson represents Cole Caufield as we know.
Several scenarios are being explored on the negotiating table for both the Canadian and Caufield.
Will we sign a seven or eight year deal?
Will we sign a three or four year contract, so will the athlete bet on his talent? Austin Matthews did. Jason Robertson too.
Will we worry about the future of the company that still holds the rights to the athlete? Without doubt.
Play in another city
In short, there are always several factors to consider. Money used to be the priority. It’s always like that. But the possibility of playing in another city, joining a team with big ambitions also attracts attention.
Caufield and his agent know exactly what the market has to offer the athlete. Because of this, they take their time before making a decision.
Geoff Molson, the team’s owner, stressed on Wednesday that there is no need to worry that the Canadian will come to an agreement with the youngster, after all the organization holds the exclusive rights to Caufield unless a hostile offer is made by another formation presented, an offer that the Canadian would certainly fulfill.
The decision rests with Caufield. He could choose Montreal for several years. Or for three or four years and then negotiate a lucrative contract for seven or eight seasons if he firmly believes the organization will grow rapidly and achieve its goals. He may opt for a contract that will allow him to review his career plan before receiving autonomy without compensation and then consider moving to the United States.
Scenarios with several very interesting options.
Gallant on the grill
Gerard Gallant has declined to hear rumors that New York Rangers owners are questioning his status with the organization. He’s absolutely right as he won’t have the last word.
Is he the main culprit behind Rangers’ defeat? Shall we look in the direction of Chris Drury, the general manager? Rangers lost because star players just didn’t live up to expectations, quite the opposite. young players? They have unfortunately evolved into a system that places very little importance on membership development.
Is Gallant the man for the job in that regard? Shouldn’t we ask ourselves a question? Will Rangers have to change their leadership philosophy?
If so, then you might as well lead the new philosophy with a new staff…
Andrew Brunette’s name is the conversation starter in Calgary. He is the assistant coach of the New Jersey Devils. Last year he replaced Joel Quenneville with the Panthers. Could he resurrect Jonathan Huberdeau, who had made an arrow out of all woods under the direction of Brunette?
With the Flames at stake, the team’s veterans made it clear they didn’t want to hear any more about the Darryl Sutter regime. They didn’t miss the opportunity to revisit the records of the team’s young players and the day-to-day management of the veteran coach.
The owners quickly realized that there was a deep malaise in the company culture and that Sutter was to blame…
11 against 5
Game 1 of the Vegas Golden Knights vs. Edmonton Oilers series: Leon Draisaitl scores four goals and the Oilers lose.
The day before in Dallas, Joe Pavelski had scored four goals in the Stars’ loss. What to remember from that first game between Edmonton and Vegas, 11 Golden Knights players accumulated at least one point.
Among the Oilers, only five have participated in the brand. Draisaitl played 24.06 minutes, Connor McDavid 24.01 minutes, Zac Hyman 23.27 minutes, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins 20.15 minutes. How many Golden Knights forwards played more than 20 minutes? none…
To see the nudes of Valery Nichushkin. What decision will the leaders of the Avalanche make? What will be the verdict of the inquest into the events in Seattle? What position will the National League Players Association take? Nichushkin signed an eight-year, $49 million deal last summer.
