The Edmonton Oilers completed their second transaction with the Chicago Blackhawks this week, obtaining forwards Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach on Wednesday. In return, Chicago received forward Andrew Mangiapane and a conditional first-round selection for 2027.
This deal comes just one day after Edmonton strengthened their blue line by acquiring defenseman Connor Murphy from the Blackhawks, giving up a 2028 second-round draft pick in that exchange. The moves signal the Oilers’ commitment to bolstering their lineup for another postseason campaign.
The 30-year-old Dickinson brings versatility to Edmonton’s forward group, capable of playing both center and left wing while excelling on penalty kill duties. Currently in year two of a contract paying $4.25 million per season, Dickinson will see Chicago retain half of his remaining salary, according to ESPN reports.
This season, Dickinson has contributed 13 points through 47 appearances, recording six goals and seven assists. His penalty killing expertise shows in his 103 short-handed minutes, marking his fourth consecutive campaign with at least 100 such minutes.
Originally selected 29th overall by Dallas in the 2013 draft, Dickinson brings substantial NHL experience with 549 career games. His professional journey includes stops with the Stars from 2015-21, a brief stint with Vancouver in 2021-22, and his current tenure with Chicago since 2022. Over that span, he has accumulated 168 points on 74 goals and 94 assists.
The younger Dach, at 23, represents a developmental piece for the Oilers. The 2021 second-round selection is experiencing his first complete NHL season, tallying nine points with three goals and six assists across 53 games. His total NHL production stands at 16 points in 78 career contests with Chicago.
Moving in the opposite direction, Mangiapane joins Chicago after a challenging season in Edmonton. The 29-year-old forward, who exploded for 35 goals with Calgary during the 2021-22 campaign, has struggled to maintain that production level. This season marks the first year of his two-year contract worth $3.6 million, during which he has managed 14 points on seven goals and seven assists in 52 games.
Throughout his 550-game NHL career spanning Calgary, Washington, and Edmonton, Mangiapane has produced 257 points with 130 goals and 127 assists.
