With two of the NHL’s top pending restricted free agents coming off the board, comparing the players, and the contracts they signed, could help give a clearer idea of what a player like Cole Caufieldcould make on his next contract.Ĭomparing the three players could help contextualize negotiations between general manager Kent Hughes and Caufield’s camp and predict how it could go: Cozens has settled nicely as the Sabres’ second-line centre behind Thompson, and it’s helped drive the ascension up the standings for Buffalo this season. Cozens is having a breakout year, similar to that of teammate Tage Thompson last season, where he’s potted 17 goals and 26 assists for 43 points in 49 games. Meanwhile, Dylan Cozens recently extended his contract earlier this week, signing a seven-year, $49.7M contract worth $7.1M on the cap. He plays a very important offensive role for Minnesota already, despite being the youngest player on the roster. So far this season, Matt Boldy has put up similar numbers to his rookie season, registering 16 goals and 20 assists for 36 points in 49 games. After two solid seasons with the Wild, general manager Bill Guerin signed Boldy to a seven-year, $49M contract worth $7M annually on the cap.

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