Blackhawks Acquire Mangiapane for Depth

From NHL coverage, this is your March 12th update.

The Chicago Black Hawks made a move at the trade deadline, picking up forward Andrew Mangia

Penae from the Edmonton Oilers.

They sent Jason Dickinson and Colton Doc the other way, and also got a conditional 2027

first round draft pick.

The 29-year-old left-winger is 5'10", and brings some NHL experience to a rebuilding

team skiing for depth.

Mangia Penae started with the Calgary Flames after being drafted in the sixth round,

166 overall in 2015.

He had a breakout year in 2021, 22, scoring 35 goals in all 82 games.

After that, he bounced around, signing a three-year deal worth $5.8 million with Washington,

then a two-year pact for $3.6 million with Edmonton last July.

In Edmonton, things didn't click for him.

He played just 52 games with seven goals and 14 points, averaging under 12 minutes of

ice time.

The Oilers put him on waivers in early March, and he cleared before getting dealt to Chicago

as part of their push to hit the salary cap floor.

Blackhawks coach Jeff Blaschill has praised Mangia Penae's straight ahead style and compete

level right away.

In his first three games, he's notched a goal against Utah, picked up hits and blocked

shots, and moved up to the third line with Ryan Denado and Ilja.

Mckayev.

For now, Mangia Penae looks like a solid middle-six option who could help the young roster.

His two-way game and resilience might give Chicago some stability through the end of

the season and into next year.

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