It’s hard to ignore goals. Especially when the player in question scores 72 of them.



Or so I thought, before Cole Caufield, the record-setting sniper from the U.S. National Team Development Program, slid down the draft.



Whether it was a combination of size or preference for other prospects, Caufield went uncalled at no. 5, then at no. 10. It seemed a bit absurd. Every team needs goals, and Caufield is the draft’s best goal-scorer. By pick no. 11, it seemed the Canadiens were within reach of a high-end forward prospect. Minnesota called Matthew Boldy’s name, followed by Florida calling Spencer Knight’s. Philadelphia called Cam York, the defender who was heavily speculated to be the Canadiens’ target at no. 15.



The stage was set for the Canadiens to nab Caufield; a pick that seemed unlikely before the draft.



Now, Caufield is a Canadien. So, what does he bring to their organization?



The short answer:...