Interesting Battle of Alberta Trade Swap Gets Floated

When Andrew Mangiapane was first healthy scratched early in the new year, it felt like a trade out of Edmonton—one to give him a fresh start and more opportunity—would come sooner than later. Instead, here we are at the roster freeze with nothing changed, and just 12 days left after it to find a dance partner.

While no player movement can be made during the freeze, there’s no question that general managers around the league are making calls in preparation for the chaos that could ensue once it lifts. For the Oilers, GM Stan Bowman will surely continue shopping Mangiapane while also scouring the market for top-nine forwards. Several trade ideas have surfaced online in recent days that would allow Edmonton to check both of those boxes, and one of the more intriguing involves a swap between bitter Alberta rivals.

Popular Flames social media account The Win Column recently shared an article dissecting potential trades Calgary could make ahead of the deadline, and the first proposal was an interesting one: Andrew Mangiapane heading back to Calgary in exchange for Yegor Sharangovich, with 35% of his salary ($2 million) retained.

The 27-year-old Sharangovich is in year one of the five-year, $28.75 million extension signed with the Flames in 2024. He’s produced 20 points (11 goals, nine assists) across 52 games played this season.

On the other hand, Mangiapane, 29, is in year one of the two-year, $7.2 million deal he signed to join the Oilers as a UFA this summer, which obviously hasn’t gone well, as he’s been limited to just 12 points (six goals, six assists) in 49 games.

Could Yegor Sharangovich Fit in Edmonton?

Sharangovich hasn’t come up often—if at all—as a trade target for the Oilers, largely due to his contract and a dip in production in recent years. That said, salary retention, which lowers his AAV from $5.8 million to $3.8 million, makes him worth considering.