NHL trade news: Edmonton Oilers land Andrew Mangiapane despite Maple Leafs push as Chris Johnston reveals surprise twist

In a surprising turn of events on NHL Free Agency day, the Edmonton Oilers signed top forward Andrew Mangiapane, beating out heavy interest from the Toronto Maple Leafs. Despite Toronto’s strong pursuit, as confirmed by insider Chris Johnston, concerns about playing in his hometown may have swayed Mangiapane’s decision to join Edmonton.