Edmonton Oilers sign Andrew Mangiapane to $7.2M deal after Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl recruitment push

The Edmonton Oilers secured Andrew Mangiapane with a two-year, $7.2 million contract in 2025 free agency, largely due to recruitment from Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. Mangiapane, formerly with the Capitals and Flames, brings secondary scoring and versatility to the Oilers’ forward group. General Manager Stan Bowman praised Mangiapane’s work ethic, anticipating his potential in the top six.