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WHO:
Andrew Mangiapane, 29, forward, acquired by the Chicago Blackhawks from the Edmonton Oilers.
Jason Dickinson, 30, forward, acquired by the Edmonton Oilers from the Chicago Blackhawks.
Colton Dach, 23, forward, acquired by the Edmonton Oilers from the Chicago Blackhawks.
Connor Murphy, defenseman, traded from the Chicago Blackhawks to the Edmonton Oilers.
Nick Blankenburg, 27, defenseman, acquired by the Colorado Avalanche from the Nashville Predators.
Stan Bowman, General Manager of the Edmonton Oilers.
Colton Parayko, defenseman, St. Louis Blues, involved in a failed trade to the Buffalo Sabres.
WHAT:
The Blackhawks acquired Andrew Mangiapane and a conditional first-round pick from the Oilers.
The Oilers received forwards Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach from the Blackhawks.
The Blackhawks retained 50% of Dickinson's salary, which is $4.25 million annually.
Mangiapane recorded 14 points (7 goals, 7 assists) in 52 games during the 2025-26 season.
Dickinson recorded 13 points (6 goals, 7 assists) in 47 games during the 2025-26 season.
Dach posted 9 points (3 goals, 6 assists) in 53 games during the 2025-26 season.
The Oilers were 30-24-8 and third in the Pacific Division as of March 2, 2026.
The Blackhawks were 23-28-10 and 11 points behind the Seattle Kraken for the last wild-card spot.
The Colorado Avalanche acquired Nick Blankenburg for a 2027 fifth-round pick.
Parayko declined to waive his no-trade clause to join the Sabres, resulting in a failed trade.
WHERE:
Chicago Blackhawks, Edmonton Oilers, Nashville Predators, St. Louis Blues, Buffalo Sabres.
Mangiapane was originally selected by the Calgary Flames in the 2015 NHL Draft.
Blankenburg played for the Nashville Predators before being traded to the Avalanche.
WHEN:
Mangiapane skated in his 500th career NHL game on October 8, 2025.
The trade deadline is set for 3 p.m. on March 6, 2026.
The Blackhawks traded Connor Murphy on March 1, 2026.
The trade involving Parayko was reported on March 4, 2026, and confirmed on March 5, 2026.
WHY:
The Oilers are seeking to strengthen their roster for a playoff run.
The Blackhawks are looking to rebuild and have made several trades to acquire future assets.
Nashville Predators are adding draft picks in exchange for roster players as part of a long-term vision.
HOW:
The Blackhawks and Oilers executed trades involving multiple players and draft picks.
The Predators traded Blankenburg for a draft pick as part of their strategy to accumulate future assets.
In a significant shakeup, the Chicago Blackhawks have acquired forward Andrew Mangiapane and a conditional first-round pick from the Edmonton Oilers, while the Oilers received forwards Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach, with the Blackhawks retaining half of Dickinson's salary. Additionally, the Colorado Avalanche have brought in defenseman Nick Blankenburg from the Nashville Predators for a fifth-round pick in 2027, while a trade involving St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko to the Buffalo Sabres fell through after he declined to waive his no-trade clause. As of March 2, the Oilers sit third in the Pacific Division with a record of 30 wins, 24 losses, and 8 overtime losses, while the Blackhawks are struggling at 23 wins, 28 losses, and 10 overtime losses, trailing the Seattle Kraken by 11 points for the last wild-card spot.