Cap Crunch: The Edmonton Oilers Player They Must Trade Before the 2026 NHL Deadline

The Edmonton Oilers, a formidable Stanley Cup contender, face a severe cap crunch heading into the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline, necessitating a ‘dollar in, dollar out’ approach for any potential roster upgrades. To gain crucial financial flexibility, the team must consider trading veteran forward Andrew Mangiapane. His underwhelming performance with only six goals and six assists in 49 games, combined with his $3.6 million cap hit, makes him the prime candidate for a move that could benefit both the team and the player.