Oilers Stuck With $7.2M Mangiapane as Trade Talks Collapse
Oilers Stuck With $7.2M Mangiapane as Trade Talks Collapse
Edmonton's NHL deadline drama deepens as Andrew Mangiapane stays put after trade talks stall, reshaping the Oilers' playoff push.
Edmonton's push to reshape its roster centered on a potential deal to move Andrew Mangiapane to the Toronto Maple Leafs—a cap-motivated move meant to balance the books ahead of the deadline. But talks stalled due to a lack of interest, leaving the 7.2 million cap hit on the table and Mangiapane still in Edmonton's lineup. His role has been reduced and production remains modest, a combination that makes a deal less likely before the clock runs out.
With the NHL trade deadline fast approaching, the Oilers are signaling they will stay active as they weigh options to maintain depth while freeing up room for a playoff push. The focus is on reshaping the roster around a core they believe can carry them through a stiff postseason grind, even if this means standing pat on some players while monitoring last-minute moves.
As the deadline looms, Edmonton's strategy remains fluid: keep Mangiapane in the mix for now, while watching for last-minute opportunities to rework the cap and upgrade the roster. The situation underscores how much the Oilers need production and depth to support a deeper playoff run, even if it means keeping a 7.2 million cap hit in a holding pattern for a while longer.
