"Oilers Reunite With Foegele, Both Teams Receive Better Fits Foegele played with the Oilers between the 2021-22 and 2023-24 seasons, after he was acquired from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for Ethan Bear. His speed, physicality, and defensive IQ helped him become a staple in the Oilers' middle-six forward group before he chose to test free agency and joined the Kings."
"Oilers fans have been hoping that the Oilers could dump Mangiapane's contract in hopes of adding some cap space to target some other players, but it seems as though the interest in him around the league is minimal. This idea only comes to fruition if both teams choose to pivot to a swap, rather than looking for cap space, but it could benefit both teams."
The Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings aim to string together wins after the Olympic break to push for playoff spots. The Oilers sit near the top of the Pacific Division while the Kings remain on the outside looking in. The Kings acquired Artemi Panarin from the New York Rangers before the roster freeze, signaling belief in a deep playoff run. Both teams will be active before the 2026 trade deadline as they finalize rosters for a Stanley Cup push. A proposed one-for-one swap of Warren Foegele and Andrew Mangiapane could give both clubs better fits and fresh starts. Oilers fans have hoped to shed Mangiapane's contract for cap space, but league interest in him appears minimal. Foegele previously played for Edmonton, providing speed, physicality, and defensive IQ as a middle-six forward before joining the Kings. Mangiapane signed with the Oilers in the offseason, and fans were excited to see if he would be able to bounce back.
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