As the NHL season progresses toward the 2025-26 Olympic Break and the trade deadline, speculation is heating up. Recent reports suggest that the Montreal Canadiens and Edmonton Oilers are considering a potential trade. The teams are discussing a deal that would involve the Canadiens trading forward Patrik Laine for Oilers forward Andrew Mangiapane.
Overview of the Potential Trade
This proposed transaction could benefit both franchises and the players involved, who may thrive with a change of environment. However, complications arise due to no-trade clauses held by both players. Laine has a list of ten teams for which he would accept a trade, while Mangiapane also has restrictions.
Player Contracts and Performance
- Patrik Laine has a cap hit of $8.70 million.
- Andrew Mangiapane’s cap hit is $3.60 million.
Injuries and Recent Play
Laine has struggled since joining the Canadiens. Over two seasons, he has played 57 games, scoring 20 goals and tallying 14 assists for a total of 34 points. His plus/minus rating stands at -17. This season, prior to an injury that has sidelined him since October 16, he managed just an assist in five games while experiencing a -3 rating.
Mangiapane, meanwhile, has appeared in 47 games this season, scoring six goals and providing six assists, totaling 12 points but with a -19 rating. This marks his inaugural season with the Oilers, and he has registered one game-winning goal.
Career Statistics
| Player | Games Played | Goals | Assists | Points | Plus/Minus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Laine | 537 | 224 | 198 | 422 | -75 |
| Andrew Mangiapane | 545 | 129 | 126 | 255 | +33 |
Background on the Players
Patrik Laine was drafted second overall in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft by the Winnipeg Jets. His career has spanned teams including the Jets and Columbus Blue Jackets, where he has accumulated significant stats over his time in the league.
Andrew Mangiapane was selected 166th overall in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft by the Calgary Flames. He has spent time playing for the Flames, Washington Capitals, and currently the Oilers, building a reputable scoring record.
As both teams approach the trade deadline, the success of this potential deal remains to be seen. Observers are eager to see how the situation unfolds, with both Laine and Mangiapane looking for opportunities to rejuvenate their careers.
