He will absolutely be part of the club's core, in the long term, and the Tricolore's management could be tempted to offer him a long term contract (just like they did with Suzuki).
There are two obvious options on the table for Caufield: a bridge deal of 3 or 4 seasons, which would result in his salary being lower, or alternatively, a long-term contract, which will cost more in the short-term, but could become a bargain.
Sounds pretty risky and expensive, but at the same time, with the major increase in the NHL salary cap in 2025, it could become a real steal.
Would you do it? (offer an 8 year contract, worth $7-7.5 million annually, to Caufield) If not, there is the option of the infamous bridge deal of 3 or 4 seasons.
