Edmonton Oilers re-call forward from Bakersfield
Breaking news in Oil Country as the Edmonton Oilers have re-called forward Drake Caggiula from the Bakersfield Condors.
As per the NHL, Caggiula has recorded one assist in four appearances at the NHL level this season, as well as five goals and four assists in 12 games with the Condors.
The 30-year-old began his second tour of duty with the Oilers organization last year, spending the full season with Bakersfield and scoring 13 goals and 24 assists in 43 games.
The Oilers open a three-game road trip on Friday against the Utah Hockey Club.
This announcement comes as no real shocker as the Edmonton Oilers have been plagued with injuries all season.
Initially, GM Stan Bowman taking advantage of the 5 day break, sending Josh Brown and Drake Caggiula to Bakersfield to accrue as much daily cape space as possible, now Drake find himself back on the roster just days later.
As it stands, the Edmonton Oilers will be without forward Zach Hyman and Viktor Arvidsson for the next 6-8 days.
Although Drake Caggiula has been a dependable forward for the team when called on, this is nothing more than a strategic move my GM Stan Bowman until Hyman and Arvidsson are cleared to return.
In 4 regular season games with the Oilers, Drake Caggiula has notched 1 assist and posts an even +/- on the ice.
Drake Caggiula had an impressive showing during the Oilers preseason, but ultimately fell short of solidifying his spot on the Oilers roster.
Although his call-up to the team might be short lived, head coach Kris Knoblauch will be looking to Caggiula to play impactful minutes and generate some offence.
Do you think Drake Caggiula has been a dependable call-up for the Edmonton Oilers so far? Answer our Oilers Central poll to have your say!
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NOVEMBRE 28 | 151 ANSWERS Edmonton Oilers re-call forward from Bakersfield Was calling Drake Caggiula up the right move by the Edmonton Oilers? | ||
| Yes | 117 | 77.5 % |
| No | 34 | 22.5 % |
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