The Edmonton Oilers have recently announced the waiving of two players: forward Andrew Mangiapane and defenseman Alec Regula. This decision was made public on March 1, 2026.
Andrew Mangiapane’s Performance
Andrew Mangiapane, age 29, has played in 52 games this season while with the Oilers. He has scored seven goals and recorded 14 points, with a troubling -19 plus/minus rating. Over his NHL career, Mangiapane, who stands 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 183 pounds, has achieved a total of 130 goals and 257 points across 550 games. His career includes time with the Oilers, Calgary Flames from 2017 to 2024, and the Washington Capitals in 2024-25.
Contract Details
Mangiapane signed a two-year contract worth $7.2 million with the Oilers last summer. His performance has been under scrutiny given his recent statistics.
Alec Regula’s Season Overview
Defenseman Alec Regula, 25, has participated in 29 games for the Oilers this season. He has managed to record three points but holds a -16 plus/minus rating and averages 14:28 in ice time. Regula is taller, at 6 feet 4 inches and weighing 211 pounds.
Time with the AHL
This season, Regula also played with the Bakersfield Condors, the Oilers’ AHL affiliate, where he tallied three points in just three games. He initially joined the Oilers after being claimed off waivers from the Boston Bruins on December 11, 2024.
- Andrew Mangiapane:
- Age: 29
- Games Played: 52
- Goals: 7
- Total Points: 14
- Plus/Minus: -19
- Contract: Two years, $7.2 million
- Alec Regula:
- Age: 25
- Games Played: 29
- Points: 3
- Plus/Minus: -16
- Average Time on Ice: 14:28
The next moves for both players remain uncertain as the Oilers aim to improve team performance following this decision.
