EDMONTON, AB - Forward Drake Caggiula is making up for lost time following his first two games of the season after illness played a role in derailing his start during training camp and the Oilers subsequent trip Europe.
After sitting out against the New Jersey Devils in Gothenburg, Sweden during the Oilers season opener, the 24-year-old rejoined the roster and injected a tenacity into the team to great effect in appearances against the Boston Bruins and New York Rangers.
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The 24-year-old forward is elevating his intensity in the Oilers lineup after adjusting to feedback and having his start to the season hindered by illness.
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