Oilers Make It Easier to Trade Andrew Mangiapane by Waiving Him

Edmonton hopes to clear cap space by moving the forward to the AHL.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Edmonton Oilers recently waived forward Andrew Mangiapane, a move that actually increases his trade value. By waiving Mangiapane, the Oilers can now send him directly to the AHL if he clears waivers, making it easier for another team to acquire him and his $3.6 million contract.

Why it matters

The Oilers are desperate to clear cap space for other moves, and Mangiapane's declining production has made him expendable. Waiving him allows Edmonton to potentially get a sweetener from another team in exchange for taking on his contract.

The details

Mangiapane, who scored 35 goals in the 2021-22 season, saw his production drop to just 13 even-strength goals last year. However, he was still deployed as a penalty killer on the league's fifth-best unit. By waiving Mangiapane, the Oilers can now send him to the AHL, making it easier for another team to acquire him and his contract.

  • The Edmonton Oilers recently waived Andrew Mangiapane.

The players

Andrew Mangiapane

A forward for the Edmonton Oilers who had a 35-goal season in 2021-22 but saw his production drop significantly last year.

Edmonton Oilers

The NHL team that recently waived forward Andrew Mangiapane in an effort to clear cap space for other roster moves.

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What they’re saying

“He's unlikely to be claimed, but that doesn't mean he won't still be moved in a subsequent trade. Quite the contrary, in fact, because an acquiring team can send Mangiapane directly to the AHL once he's passed through waivers and would be in a position to get a sweetener from Edmonton for taking on his contract.”

— Chris Johnston, Reporter (The Athletic)

What’s next

The Oilers will likely look to trade Mangiapane to another team once he clears waivers, potentially sweetening the deal to offload his $3.6 million contract.

The takeaway

The Oilers' decision to waive Mangiapane highlights the team's need to clear cap space, and the move could ultimately benefit both Edmonton and a team willing to take on the forward's contract in a trade.