Oilers Acquire Dickinson, Dach from Blackhawks

Edmonton adds forwards in second trade between teams this week

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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The Edmonton Oilers have acquired forwards Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for forward Andrew Mangiapane and a conditional 2027 first-round pick. Dickinson, 30, is in the second season of a two-year deal worth $4.25 million annually, while Dach, 23, is in his first full NHL season.

Why it matters

The Oilers are shoring up their roster for another playoff run, having also obtained Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy earlier this week. Dickinson and Dach provide depth and versatility to Edmonton's forward group as they look to make a deep postseason push.

The details

Dickinson has 168 points in 549 career NHL games and is known for his penalty-killing abilities, having logged over 100 short-handed minutes in each of the last four seasons. Dach, a 2021 second-round pick, has 16 points in 78 career games with the Blackhawks. Mangiapane, a 35-goal scorer in 2021-22, has seen his production decline in recent seasons and has 14 points in 52 games with the Oilers this year.

  • The trade was completed on Wednesday, March 5, 2026.
  • This is the second trade between the Oilers and Blackhawks this week.

The players

Jason Dickinson

A 30-year-old forward who is in the second season of a two-year, $4.25 million contract. He has 168 points in 549 career NHL games and is known for his penalty-killing abilities.

Colton Dach

A 23-year-old forward who is in his first full NHL season. He has 16 points in 78 career games with the Blackhawks after being a second-round pick in 2021.

Andrew Mangiapane

A 29-year-old forward who is in the first year of a two-year, $3.6 million contract with the Oilers. He had a 35-goal season with the Flames in 2021-22 but has seen his production decline in recent years.

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What’s next

The Oilers will look to integrate Dickinson and Dach into their lineup as they make a push for the playoffs.

The takeaway

The Oilers continue to be active in the trade market, acquiring depth and versatility to their forward group as they aim to build a roster capable of making a deep postseason run.