Multiple Teams Interested In Andrew Mangiapane

On Saturday, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman shared that the Edmonton Oilers were actively looking to trade forward Andrew Mangiapane. Despite the struggles that might come with attempting to trade a higher-priced winger with another year left on his contract, some potential suitors have reportedly emerged.

According to a new update from David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, the Oilers have spoken to the Anaheim Ducks, Detroit Red Wings, and Winnipeg Jets regarding Mangiapane. Edmonton is reportedly looking to acquire a “two-way” forward in return.

Outside of being division rivals, it’s difficult to imagine the Ducks and Oilers lining up on a trade for Mangiapane. Anaheim has a relatively deep forward core, and although they do need a winger on the third line, it’s only temporary while Frank Vatrano recovers from an upper-body injury. Additionally, even if the Ducks think that Mangiapane can rebound offensively, they already have a top-10 offense in the league without him.

Regardless, for speculation’s sake, the Oilers have likely contacted the Ducks due to their overwhelming cap space, and may covet one of Anaheim’s fourth-line forwards, namely Ross Johnston. The big-bodied winger is enjoying his best season to date, registering 11 points (the same as Mangiapane) in 39 games. Additionally, he offers more of a two-way style that they’re seeking, being one of the most physical forwards in Orange County and averaging a 92.3% on-ice SV% at even strength across his 10-year career.

Meanwhile, similar to Anaheim, the Red Wings make little sense as a trade partner given their deep forward core. Unlike the Ducks, Detroit could theoretically use more offense at even strength, though much of their drawbacks this year have been on defense, save a few players. The Red Wings could offer Mason Appleton, who is also signed through next season, in the hope of more offense from their bottom-six. Additionally, the Red Wings could offer struggling youngster Elmer Söderblom, who has been a healthy scratch on multiple occasions this season, like Mangiapane.

Lastly, of the three candidates, the Jets seem to be the likeliest fit. There is no more struggling team in the game as Winnipeg has only managed eight wins in its last 30 contests.

In his same report on Saturday Headlines, Friedman indicated that the Jets are desperately seeking goal-scoring. Additionally, if the Oilers want two-way players, Winnipeg has some to offer in Gustav Nyquist, Tanner Pearson, Nino Niederreiter, or Vladislav Namestnikov, each of whom has struggled in their own right this season.

In fact, Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic wrote just yesterday that Winnipeg appears to be the likeliest destination for Mangiapane. Although some teams might be hesitant to acquire Mangiapane and his $3.6MM salary through next season, LeBrun notes that the Jets may find this attractive.

Whatever the case may be, and wherever Mangiapane ultimately finishes the 2025-26 campaign, it will almost assuredly not be in Edmonton.