Blackhawks trade Jason Dickinson to Oilers in multi player deal

The Chicago Blackhawks have traded forwards Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for Andrew Mangiapane and a protected 2027 first round pick via insider Frank Seravalli. The Blackhawks will be retaining 50% of Dickinson's $4.25 million salary.

Kyle Davidson continues to do business with his former boss Stan Bowman as this is the second maneuver that has taken place this week between the respective parties, following the Connor Murphy trade.

Jason Dickinson spent 4 years with the Blackhawks dating back to his acquisition from the Vancouver Canucks in the 22-23 season. In 266 career games in Chicago, Dickinson recorded 44 goals and 50 assists for 94 points. Dickinson made his mark as a dependable middle six center who could effectively kill penalties and occasionally provide secondary offensive support.

Colton Dach played parts of 2 seasons in Chicago, registering 5 goals and 11 assists for 16 points in 78 games. The younger brother of fellow Blackhawks draft pick Kirby Dach, Colton's physical play has been his most valued asset in the NHL thus far.

Andrew Mangiapane is a solid forward who has amassed 130 goals and 127 assists for 257 points in 550 games during his nine year career. He is most well known for his scoring touch with a 35 goal season as a member of the Calgary Flames in 21-22 being his standout campaign.

This trade makes sense for both teams

The Blackhawks and Oilers could not be in two different positions during this 2026 trade deadline. The Oilers have made the Stanley Cup finals in back to back seasons, coming up short to the Florida Panthers both times. They are narrowly hanging onto a playoff spot at this time; this trade should help further bolster their roster and assert themselves a spot in the big dance once again.

Dickinson is a guy who can draw in nicely into their lineup. He will most likely be utilized in a defensive third line center role and will no doubt be depended on in the penalty kill. Dach on the other hand adds some much needed grit and sandpaper that should come in handy come playoff time.

While there is the argument Stan Bowman overpayed in this trade; his team is in a position to afford the risk. The pressure is on in Edmonton to win a Stanley Cup in the Connor McDavid era. If that means sacrificing future draft assets, that is the price to pay.

For Chicago, they are in a rebuild and continue to add to their draft capital arsenal. A first round pick is great value to receive in this trade, although the pick is top 12 protected. The Blackhawks will hope Edmonton does not drop off and fall into a Florida situation next year that would negate the pick in the 2027 draft and move it to 2028.

The club also gets a player in return who could be a prime bounce back candidate. Mangiapane struggled with the Oilers this year in a limited role with just 14 points in 52 games. One would think he gets a further role on this Blackhawks team, perhaps he gets a look with Connor Bedard on the top line.

The Blackhawks also open up roster space for more of their young guns to takeover with this deal. Is a Nick Lardis callup from Rockford in the cards? Sacha Boisvert is another player to watch in the near future; Blackhawks insider Ben Pope reported today that he is expected to turn pro upon conclusion of his college season with Boston University.

Overall, this is a trade that makes sense for both sides. Different needs are being met for two squads that are in drastically unique stages with one being a Cup contender and the other in the middle of a rebuild.