The Penguins made another free-agent signing Wednesday night, although it wasn’t the one expected. Rumors were swirling around Johan Larsson, a non-descript defensive forward who most recently skated for Washington.
Instead GM Ron Hextall forked over the Benjamins to another journeyman, 28-year-old winger Drake Caggiula, on a one-year, two-way deal worth $750,000.
I must admit, I don’t hate this signing. Although small in stature (5’10” 176), the former University of North Dakota star is a heart-and-soul type who plays with a bit of an edge. He’ll also drop the gloves if the situation calls for it.