Oilers Waive Andrew Mangiapane and Alec Regula

The Edmonton Oilers have waived forward Andrew Mangiapane and defenseman Alec Regula as part of their roster adjustments. This decision follows a disappointing season for Mangiapane, who signed a two-year, $7.2 million contract on July 1, aiming to enhance the team’s offensive capabilities alongside stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.

Andrew Mangiapane’s Struggles

Despite high expectations, Mangiapane has had an underwhelming season. In 52 games, he has recorded only seven goals and seven assists. His performance has consequently led to a career-worst plus/minus rating of -19. The Toronto native, now in his ninth NHL season, has previously shown potential with three seasons of 20 goals or more.

Career Background

• Mangiapane was drafted in the sixth round, 166th overall, by the Calgary Flames in the 2015 NHL Draft.
• He has amassed 257 career points, including 130 goals and 127 assists, over 550 games played.
• Before joining the Oilers, he played significant time with both Calgary and the Washington Capitals.

Alec Regula’s Performance

Joining Mangiapane on the waiver wire is Alec Regula, who has had a challenging season with the Oilers. Regula has accumulated a mere three assists with a minus-16 rating across 29 games. He has recently spent time with the AHL on a conditioning assignment.

Other Players Waived

The Oilers are not alone in making tough decisions. Other notable players waived include:

• Robby Fabbri of the St. Louis Blues – 1 goal, 3 assists in 15 games.
• Luke Kunin of the Florida Panthers – 2 goals, 2 assists in 44 games.
• Guillaume Brisebois of the Vancouver Canucks – yet to play this season.

These moves reflect the ongoing roster realignments teams like the Oilers must navigate during challenging seasons. As the NHL season progresses, the impacts of such decisions will be closely monitored.