Oilers Pursue Trade for Blackhawks’ Dickinson: Report
Reports indicate that the Edmonton Oilers are in talks with the Chicago Blackhawks regarding a trade involving forward Jason Dickinson. This potential trade would see Dickinson join the Oilers, while Andrew Mangiapane would head to Chicago as part of the exchange.
Trade Details and Conditions
The deal hinges on Mangiapane waiving his no-trade clause. Chicago is expected to receive a protected first-round pick in 2027 as part of the package. Additionally, the Oilers will acquire another unidentified player.
Financial Implications
- Chicago is likely to retain 50% of Dickinson’s $4.25 million cap hit.
- Dickinson is a pending unrestricted free agent.
This season, Dickinson has recorded six goals and seven assists over 47 games, averaging around 15 minutes and 42 seconds of ice time per contest. Notably, he achieved a career-high of 22 goals in the 2023-24 season.
Player Performance
The 30-year-old forward possesses solid defensive metrics developed during his 11-year NHL career. He is anticipated to fill the role of Edmonton’s third-line center.
Mangiapane, who signed a two-year contract worth an average annual value of $3.6 million last offseason, has struggled this season. He has scored seven goals and added seven assists across 52 games, including a team-worst minus-19 rating. Additionally, he has been a healthy scratch multiple times and was placed on waivers on Sunday.
Recent Transactions Between Oilers and Blackhawks
This proposed trade would mark the second transaction between the Oilers and Blackhawks within the same week. Earlier, Chicago traded defenseman Connor Murphy to Edmonton.
