Oilers Waive Mangiapane, Regula for Cap Space

The Edmonton Oilers placed forward Andrew Mangiapane and defenseman Alec Regula on waivers Sunday, a move aimed at creating salary cap flexibility as the NHL trade deadline approaches on Friday.

The 29-year-old Mangiapane, a left winger signed to a two-year, $7.2 million contract as a free agent last summer, has struggled to find his footing with the Oilers. In 52 games this season, he has recorded seven goals and seven assists for 14 points, along with a career-worst minus-19 rating. His average ice time of 12:36 per game marks his lowest since the 2018-19 season. The Oilers had explored trade options for Mangiapane throughout the year but were unable to finalize a deal, prompting the waiver placement to potentially offload his $3.6 million annual cap hit without surrendering assets. A sixth-round pick of the Calgary Flames in 2015, Mangiapane has amassed 130 goals and 127 assists over 550 career NHL games, including stints with the Flames and Washington Capitals.

Regula, a 25-year-old right-shot defenseman standing 6-foot-4, joined the Oilers after being claimed off waivers from the Boston Bruins in December 2024 and later signed a two-year extension. This season, he has...