One of the big issues for the Montreal Canadiens right now is the contract extension of Cole Caufield, who will become a restricted free agent. Despite the optimism of the team's fans that a new long-term contract will be easily negotiated, Caufield's rhetoric seems to have changed in recent weeks, which may not be favorable for the team. According to reporter Eric Engels, Caufield will ask for more money for a long-term contract. While he cares about the team, he considers many factors such as family and life in general. For Engels, this suggests that the young star is not willing to give up a significant amount of money for a long-term commitment to the Habs. <q>I think it's reasonable to assume, based on everything Caufield has said, that he has no intention of leaving millions on the table to sign long-term with the Habs. It only reinforces the idea that Kent Hughes would be able to turn water into wine if he could convince him to accept a smaller contract than Nick Suzuki or even one similar to Matt Boldy. - Eric Engels</q> The 22-year-old American is likely to hit the jackpot with his next deal, as he doesn't appear to be willing to concede an inch to the Habs in negotiations. It must be said that he is also very well advised, as he is represented by Pat Brisson, one of the best agents in the league. There is no doubt that Kent Hughes, who is himself a former player's agent, knows all the tricks of the trade and wants to get the best for the Montreal organization. This will be a file to follow. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/Sportsnet/status/1648773512142917633?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1648773512142917633%7Ctwgr%5Ea3110f31dc895beae96fef8d7d56e9a0ddb913b7%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rumeursdetransaction.com%2FFutur-contrat-declaration-inquietante-de-Cole-Caufield-230795'> </a></blockquote></div> Credit: <a href='https://www.habsolumentfan.com/canadiens/les-recentes-declarations-de-cole-caufield-pourraient-etre-tres-mauvais-signe' class='link_marker' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>HabsolumentFan</a>