Cave appeared in three straight games with the Oilers but has been reassigned to Bakersfield, where he's got three assists in six games. Markus Granlund will likely replace him vs. the Devils on Friday.
Cave was recently recalled from Bakersfield (AHL) and will replace Riley Sheahan (undisclosed) on Saturday. Cave has no points in two games with Edmonton this season but has three assists in six AHL games.
Cave has not recorded a point or shot while posting a minus-2 rating in his first two games of the season. Riley Sheahan will replace him vs. the Islanders.
Cave, 24, was called up by the Bruins earlier this season after picking up 18 points (6G / 12A) in 15 games with Providence (AHL). With Boston, Cave had just one goal and four assists in 20 games before being waived on Monday. Cave will help address the Oilers centre depth and should allow Leon Draisaitl to continue to play with Connor McDavid.
Cave has been held pointless in the last four games and has seen his playing time drop. With David Backes set to return from suspension, Cave will serve as a healthy scratch.
Cave has recorded 10 goals (5G / 5A) in eight games with Providence this season. Cave has been recalled to travel as an extra defenseman to Carolina. Cave will likely only play if Torey Krug doesn’t end up making his season debut.
Cave failed to record a point or a shot but had two PIMS in 11:15 TOI in his NHL debut on Thursday. Cave returns to the AHL, suggesting Ryan Spooner and/or Riley Nash will be back on Saturday.
Cave, 22, is an undrafted free agent who has scored three goals and 11 assists (14 points) in 27 games with Providence. The Bruins have three players who are game-time decisions tonight due to illness, so Cave could make his NHL debut tonight.