Caggiula's Future

[nyrcup94]

Hello Oilers fans. I am a fan of your Caggiula signing. I think this kid is talented. Where do you project Caggiula playing next year? What to you anticipate his future to look like for the Oilers?

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[McDoused]

Honestly it's up to how well he does at camp. Hopefully he can come in, earn a spot and impress the brass long enough to stick around. Otherwise, he will be in the AHL and wait for a call up when injuries hit.

 

[smokersarejokers]

I'm sure he'll start the year in the AHL, but he'll get a quick look in the show if he has a good camp and starts strong in the minors.

I'm hoping that he really pushes guys like Yakupov, Korpikoski, Lander, Pakarainen, etc. in camp.

We'll see!

 

[McShogun99]

After July 1st we will have something like 12 NHL capable wingers. Some trades need to be made but it's probably 100% chance that he starts the year in the AHL.

 

[HeavyHitter99]

Let's just wait and see how this kid does in camp and then in the AHL. Rarely does the top college (non drafted) free agent forward actually become relevant in the NHL. I remember the hype behind Casey Wellman, he was supposed to be able to easily step into a top 6 role blah blah blah and look how that turned out.

With that said though Caggiula does play a very pro style game and is a hard worker so who knows. I see him as a future 3rd line winger that provides speed, 2-way play, leadership. If injuries hit us then he will definitely get a look but he will likely start in off in Bakersfield.

 

[s7ark]

Odds are likely that he starts in the AHL. But as with Sleps last year, surprises in camp can happen. It's up to him and how he plays.

 

[Spawn]

I'd say almost for sure he ends up in the AHL to start the season, but if he comes into camp and blows everyone away he could steal a spot from someone like Korpikoski or Hendricks.

 

[Stoneman89]

Odds are likely that he starts in the AHL. But as with Sleps last year, surprises in camp can happen. It's up to him and how he plays.

Hope he does better than Sleps, who was lights out in TC and then mediocre the rest of the year.

 

[lakai17]

Too much wing depth for him to make the team out of camp. AHL next season is highly likely.

 

[Aceboogie]

AHL for him but I have little doubt hell see some NHL time due to injuries for big club.

Slepyshev, Khaira, Pitlick*, Yakimov all going for same spot basically. Pitlick has played well in NHL in short stints, so I imagine he gets priority. Slepy next up

I think Slepyshev is going to be suprise this year. Hes adjusted to NA, hell contend for a spot

 

[MCMIL OIL]

I know hes left handed but what is his versitility like? Can he play his off wing or has he ever? Having a hard time finding it on the forums or google.

 

[atowalters]

This is a kid I'm really excited to see.

 

[Jumptheshark]

Caligula starts on the farm this year. Give him time before we rush him

 

[Lacaar]

Oilers should have the luxury of letting this guy spend some time in the minors where they'll find out if he's a pro hockey player.

For once. Usually we have to find this out by playing them on an NHL roster.

 

[Aceboogie]

Still cant believe we landed him. He had Philly courting him with his ex coach, Chicago with his linemate and just a great team/city, Vancouver with 2 linemates and probably promises of ice time. Never even heard Edmonton as a top 5 possibly

Then boom, one visit to arena and he signs

 

[alphahelix]

He really has gaudy hands around the net , kind of reminds me of Eberle. It probably won't hurt to get some experience doing it at AHL level speed around pros -- but who knows, if he dominates in training camp he might find a way on. Its going to be tight.

 

[atowalters]

If he dazzles in training camp then he should be on the team. Period.