BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Edmonton Oilers confirmed this morning that 25 year old forward Colby Cave has died.
Cave had been in a medically induced coma in a Toronto hospital.
Cave had emergency surgery Tuesday as doctors removed a colloid cyst that was causing pressure on his brain.
Cave was not drafted but joined the Boston organization during the 2014-15 season. In 67 NHL games with Boston and Edmonton, Cave had four goals and five assists.
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said of Cave: “Undrafted but undaunted, Colby was relentless in the pursuit of his hockey dream.”