Report: College free agent Caggiula opts for Oilers
The Oilers love "The Drake."
University of North Dakota senior standout Drake Caggiula intends to sign with the Edmonton Oilers, according to various reports.
The undrafted free-agent forward starred at the NCAA's Frozen Four last month, leading the Fighting Hawks to their first National Championship since 2000, and winning the most outstanding player award.
Caggiula collected 127 points in his Division I career - including 25 goals and 26 assists in his 39-game senior season. The 5-foot-10, 185-pound left-shot forward is considered NHL ready, and slots in as one of Edmonton's top prospects.
The Vancouver Canucks - who drafted Caggiula's teammate, Brock Boeser, in the first round last summer - were also in the mix for Caggiula's services, but ultimately lost out.
As TSN's Bob McKenzie notes, Caggiula previously had the opportunity to play with Connor McDavid, as the Erie Otters once owned his junior rights.
Caggiula will turn 22 in June, meaning his entry-level contract will be for two seasons.