Rejoint: juill. 2018
Messages: 349
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I love this type of deal for Montreal. There is risk, but the upside far outweighs the downside in my opinion.
While those pointing out that Caulfield hasn't really played up to this contract as of yet, you are right! He hasn't, but you don't buy what a player has done, you bet on what they will be, and I think with an 8 year term, there are more scenarios where this turns into a great value for the Habs than turns into an albatross, so it's a good bet.
Worst case scenario, Caulfield doesn't improve, and what you get is a empty calorie goal scorer. Think Brock Boeser (so far). That's probably not worth this current AAV, but he has the type of skill that teams may gamble on, and the cap will likely increase enough that this won't be a crazy overpay, just disappointing.
On the upside, Caulfield could be a perrenial 45+ goal scorer, powerplay weapon, and if he improves his overall offensive (and defensive) play to become a more well rounded weapon, this is the type of contract that has you saving millions per year below what you would expect to pay for that player, especially as the cap rises.