Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Andrew Mangiapane

Andrew Mangiapane was acquired by the Blackhawks at the NHL trade deadline. The “salary cap dump” in the Jason Dickinson/Colton Dach trade, Mangiapane was in the AHL when he was traded. That said, he posted 14 points (seven goals, seven assists) in 52 games with Edmonton. Regardless, he was necessary to make the trade work and ended up in Chicago.

Mangiapane was once an elite goal scorer, but changed his style to stick around in the NHL. He became more of a grinder, doing the dirty work to stick on rosters. For the Blackhawks, he brings something the rest of the roster is lacking, even if he’s going to be considered the 13th forward next season. In just 10 games due to injury with Chicago last season, Mangiapane added a lone goal and lone assist.

Mangiapane has a cap hit of $3.6 million for next season. He’ll be in the organization for cap reasons, but his role is largely undetermined at this point.

Player Grades

Blackhawks Cowboy’s Grade: C-

There isn’t a whole lot of film or things to say about Mangiapane. It felt that as quickly as he came, he left. “Mang” had two points as a Blackhawk after being acquired in the Dickinson/Dach trade at the deadline. While he was a veteran who provided a spark, the spark didn’t last long as he was injured for much of his tenure. With one year remaining on his deal, playing time will be limited. In a couple of years, he will be a “remember when” type of player and a Puckdoku legend for Chicago.

Tony Marchese’s Grade: C

Mangiapane wasn’t good or bad after being acquired by the Blackhawks at the deadline. He was just rather average, which is why a solid C is perfect here. A full season of evaluation may raise the grade in my books, however, with only 10 games of action in a Blackhawks sweater to base this grade off of I’ll keep it at a C.

Ron Luce’s Grade: C+

Energy and understanding a role are hard things to find in hockey players at times. When the Hawks acquired first and second round picks from the Edmonton Oilers in two separate trades, Andrew Mangiapane was an Edmonton cap dump. Upon arrival in the Windy City, Mangiapane owned his role as an energy player. He consistently went to the front of the net, worked puck battles in the corners, and served as another veteran for a young team. Although he only tallied two points across 10 games, Mangiapane could be the team’s 12th or 13th forward next season. But, he did a nice job for now taking care of his role this season in limited time.

What’s On Tap Next?

As noted, a role for Andrew Mangiapane is largely undefined at this point in the offseason. He will likely be a 13th forward, especially if the Blackhawks can add some impact wingers. However, there is a world with injuries that Mangiapane could be a valuable depth piece in the bottom six, bringing grit and a little bit of depth scoring on a harmless contract by Blackhawks standards.

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