Overview
- Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported the Oilers are likely open to moving Mangiapane and that he would consider waiving his no‑movement clause for a larger role.
- The 29-year-old was recently scratched and logged just 7:31 with 12 penalty minutes on Dec. 31 after a brief promotion back into the lineup.
- He has five goals and 11 points in 40 games this season after a 28-point year in Washington, following three straight 40-point campaigns with Calgary.
- Mangiapane is signed for two more seasons at a $3.6 million cap hit with full no‑move protection, positioning him as more than a pure rental for any acquiring team.
- Analysts cite the Maple Leafs and Jets as leading candidates, with the Bruins also discussed, and suggest the acquisition cost could be modest for a potential middle‑six scoring bet.