Confirmed with Link: Oilers sign FA Drake Caggiula
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Happy about this signing. One of the few guys we've acquired who I have seen play 40+ times live.
He has a lot of skill. He is physical. I think he can be Chris Kunitz at best. I think he can be a cheap 3rd line player on our team next year. I have a feeling he was guaranteed a spot to come here.
He has a lot of skill. He is physical. I think he can be Chris Kunitz at best. I think he can be a cheap 3rd line player on our team next year. I have a feeling he was guaranteed a spot to come here.
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Salty Canucks fan letting you know that you're getting a damn good player. He's a very underrated part of the CBS line in UND. He showed up big time in the games against Denver and Quinnipiac in the Frozen Four. Fast as hell, feisty as hell, underrated skill level, great in both ends, I really do think Brad Marchand is a good comparable. I'm interested in seeing how he will play in a more contact-oriented league, but I think the transition will be smooth. He'll be the kind of guy who can slot into many different areas of your lineup. I think he'll be the same caliber as guys like Leo Komarov and Jannik Hansen. And no, I don't think you'll "ruin" him or whatever. You guys are set for the future and I will cheer for you guys against the Flames every god damn year. Congratulations.
As for where he should play, I'd say that he definitely could step in the NHL, but if I was Chiarelli, I'd probably give him AHL time (although being promised NHL time was probably a factor as to why he signed in Edmonton). I don't think there's a wrong option for you guys honestly.
As for where he should play, I'd say that he definitely could step in the NHL, but if I was Chiarelli, I'd probably give him AHL time (although being promised NHL time was probably a factor as to why he signed in Edmonton). I don't think there's a wrong option for you guys honestly.
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Welcome Drake
What do I need to know about this guy? I don't follow college hockey at all.
From all accounts, a good skater with high competitive instincts and abrasiveness. If you check out the nice highlight package posted by S7ark he has some pretty good hands as well -- lots of nice moves and a pretty good, accurate shot as well (seeing quite a few prime slot goals, so he knows where to go and find the empty spots for good chances). Small player. If he turns out to be Gallagher-lite, be very happy.
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Don't mind this at all, hard to dislike a free asset. I hope Chia also tries to sign Ahti Oskanen for Bako, could add some size which I have read is a problem with the Condors.
I generally view Canucks fans with much disdain, but your post is the opposite of salty. Thanks for not being a ****** like most of your compatriots -- you still signed Stecher, who looks like a nice pick up.
From elite prospects:
"A smart, skilled, and gritty buzzsaw of a winger that gets up and down the ice with focused drive. His mobility is elite, and his first three steps propel him to top speed quickly. Defensively, he is very active and can contain the opposition by limiting their chances in the slot. Offensively, he can be uncontainable, consistently displaying excellent vision and individual puck skills; can act as both the passer or the shooter in any given situation. An all-around game, rooted in his strong will to win and his ability to make the players around him better, is what he brings each and every night. Character is something built through tough situational battles and having to step up at key moments as a leader. Caggiula has the capacity to be that leader on and off the ice."
Like the sounds of that.
"A smart, skilled, and gritty buzzsaw of a winger that gets up and down the ice with focused drive. His mobility is elite, and his first three steps propel him to top speed quickly. Defensively, he is very active and can contain the opposition by limiting their chances in the slot. Offensively, he can be uncontainable, consistently displaying excellent vision and individual puck skills; can act as both the passer or the shooter in any given situation. An all-around game, rooted in his strong will to win and his ability to make the players around him better, is what he brings each and every night. Character is something built through tough situational battles and having to step up at key moments as a leader. Caggiula has the capacity to be that leader on and off the ice."
Like the sounds of that.
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Pitlick and Kessy are the RFA Fs down there in Bak... Honestly with his complete inability to stay healthy, I might say good bye to Pitlick at this point (even considering Kessy, who has not done anything wrong besides being the guy in the Rieder trade). However given his quick wheels and physical (if inconsistent) play, I am guessing Kessy goes unsigned.
Given his age and that he'd be closing out his college years on a winning note, plus hypothesizing that he has been pencilled in by Chia on the 3rd line for Korpikoski... I would have to hope so.
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