Cole Caufield is one of the NHL's hottest young prospects, and the Montreal Canadiens are doing their best to sign him before anyone else does. Negotiations between Caufield's camp and the Canadiens have taken longer than expected, leading to speculation about the possibility of an offer sheet. Marc Dumont of Montreal Hockey Now and a former member of the Canadiens' organization, said that according to his information, negotiations were moving slowly between the two parties. It's not about animosity or any kind of dispute, just that both parties don't want to bend easily. After all, this will be the biggest contract of Caufield's young career. Dumont also spoke about the possibility of a team making an offer sheet for the young forward. In fact, media outlets covering the Philadelphia Flyers have already suggested that they should make an offer for him after giving up on drafting him in 2019. <q>As for an offer sheet, of course, that's a possibility. Some media outlets, particularly those covering the Flyers (the same team that decided to select Cam York ahead of Caufield in the 2019 draft), have already suggested that it would be a good idea. And it's hard to disagree. - Dumont</q> This would certainly be an intriguing development as both parties try to reach a deal. It puts even more pressure on Montreal to make sure they get Caufield. After all, Montreal has been desperate for offensive talent for decades and can ill afford to let such a promising player go. So this will be a case to watch.