US Edition"Not the Most Fun to Play Against": Oilers GM Reveals Reason Behind Signing $7.2 Million Forward Andrew Mangiapane
EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA, JUL 2 – Andrew Mangiapane joins the Oilers on a two-year deal worth $7.2 million to strengthen their forward depth after several key departures in free agency, GM Stan Bowman said.
- On the first day of free agency in July 2025, the Edmonton Oilers announced the signing of 29-year-old winger Andrew Mangiapane to a two-year deal valued at $7.2 million.
- Mangiapane spent the first seven years of his NHL career with the Calgary Flames, who selected him 116th overall in the 2015 NHL Draft, before spending a single season with the Washington Capitals.
- The Oilers' GM Stan Bowman praised Mangiapane's versatility to play both wings and fit alongside stars like Connor McDavid or Leon Draisaitl, highlighting his skill set and tenacity.
- Mangiapane has played 498 NHL games with 123 goals, including a career-high 35 goals in 2021-22, and said, "That's always been part of my game," referring to being tenacious and annoying to opponents.
- The signing adds depth and grit to the Oilers' lineup, as Mangiapane welcomes the challenge of playing in Alberta again and aims to earn top-six minutes and contribute in all situations.
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