After an impressive preseason, Caggiula won himself a spot on the Oilers opening night roster. However, he didn’t start the year with the team right away, due to the fact that he was recovering from an injury suffered during training camp. However, when he finally did come on board, he proved that he deserved to be in the lineup night in and night out.
Overall Impact
Perhaps Caggiula’s best quality that got him a roster spot was his determination and persistence. The 22-year-old knew there were no guarantees to play full-time NHL hockey when he signed, but he made that his goal.