Not only is Drake Caggiula one of the team’s most promising forwards, but Matthew Benning is already showing potential as a top-four defenceman, and Nick Ellis is budding into a strong goaltending prospect.
As Edmonton continues to build its depth, they are still investing in NCAA free agents. One of their latest college additions is Joseph Gambardella, a promising forward that is somewhat of a hidden gem and adds plenty of depth down the middle.
Primarily a centre in his time with U-Mass Lowell, the 23-year-old has done a lot to develop and improve his numbers.