"Welcome back to our second segment of Meet the Buyers series. After our first stop highlighted the Carolina Hurricanes, we head northwest to check in on the Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers have been heavily linked to the Maple Leafs as a prime trade partner, and while we aren't expecting a deal to be announced as soon as the Olympic roster freeze concludes on February 23, don't be surprised to see these two teams do business together ahead of the Mar.6 trade deadline."
"As far as trade candidates go out of Edmonton, Andrew Mangiapane is very likely being moved once the NHL season resumes. After signing a two-year deal last summer, it hasn't worked out at all for Mangiapane in blue and orange, and he's recorded just six goals, and 12 points in 49 games. At $3.6 million annually, his production isn't cutting it, and with a full no-trade clause, Bowman has given Mangiapane's agent permission"
Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving may wait until deadline day to assess standings before deciding whether to sell, as ownership hopes the team can catch fire after the Olympic break and secure a playoff spot. The Oilers entered the Olympic break 28-22-8, second in the Pacific and four points ahead of the Los Angeles Kings, after a 5-5-0 run. GM Stan Bowman has added Tristan Jarry and Connor Ingram in goal and is targeting a top-nine forward and a top-four defenceman. Edmonton has about $2.8 million in cap space and limited trade assets, forcing creative solutions. Andrew Mangiapane, earning $3.6 million, is likely to be moved after recording six goals and 12 points in 49 games.
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