However, the 15th overall pick in 2019 is not the only one of his draft class who is currently in the minors. Caufield is getting the same treatment as nine other prospects selected in the first round of the 2019 draft.
Moreover, with the Canadiens' miserable start to the season, there is no advantage to staying with the big club, except for the salary that comes with it. Still, for his development, he is better off where he is now.