Judd Caulfield

June 2025 –  Traded to the Ducks back in 2023 for Thimo Nickl. Since we last visited Caulfield, he finished his NCAA career and has completed two full seasons with the San Diego Gulls. While he is better than his stat page would let on, it’s hard to envision much for the power forward. Caulfield skates well, is consistently physical, and excels in puck battles. He occasionally flashes more playmaking ability than expected for his profile. That is where the positives end, his poor stickhandling and puck control continue to hold him back. For every smart offensive sequence, there’s an equally questionable decision or execution error. Time is running out for him to make significant developmental strides. At this point, he profiles as a career AHLer who may receive occasional callups in a depth role. I doubt anybody has been holding on to Caulfield, but if there is anyone out there who has, it can only be for leagues that significantly value hits, as he won’t bring anything else to the NHL if he does beat the odds. Markus R

June 2025 – Caulfield skated in his sophomore AHL season, scoring 11 goals, 14 assists and added 40 penalty minutes in 67 games. His offensive output was nearly identical to his rookie campaign (10-16-26 and 20 penalty minutes in 61 games), though he doubled his sin-bin receipts.

He earned all of points at even-strength, seeing no scoring on either special teams unit. He fired just over one shot per game, but did manage to factor in on over 70% of the offense that occurred with him on the ice. Caulfield doesn’t project as a high end scoring forward, but is a big winger at 6-3 and 207 pounds. If he can earn a spot out of camp, or as an injury call up, he will likely feature as a banger on the bottom six who could see a look on the second powerplay unit. Alex Wyatt

May 2021 – Caulfield finishes his second season in the NCAA with an NCHC Championship. The Penguins 2019 pick demonstrated an ability to play on a top line this year, however, the production is yet to come. He forechecks well and makes space for his teammates, but doesn’t display any ability to create offense for himself. Caulfield remains unsigned by the Penguins with two years of NCAA eligibility remaining. Kyle Watson

February 2021 – Caulfield put up just one assist in his first twelve games with UND this season, but has four goals and four assists in his last eight outings. The 2019 fifth-round pick has benefitted from playing on the wing of team leading scorer, Shane Pinto. Kyle Watson

May 2020 –  Caulfield recently completed his first collegiate season with the University of North Dakota. He didn’t have the strongest year point-wise but he was an important depth role for UND. He played most of the season on a line with Westin Michaud and Shane Pinto. Clare McManus