"Andrew Mangiapane and second for Keifer Sherwood would be ideal": Oilers fans speculate trade package after 30 y.o. forward's healthy scratch

Edmonton Oilers forward Andrew Mangiapane was a healthy scratch in their 3-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Monday.

The scratch came amid ongoing rumors, as Mangiapane has struggled this season with just five goals and 11 assists in 39 games, and his ice time has significantly decreased.

According to reports, both the Edmonton Oilers and Andrew Mangiapane are open to a trade if it means a bigger role elsewhere for him. The 30-year-old has a full no-trade clause but would reportedly consider waiving it in the right situation.

Mangiapane's healthy scratch has fueled trade package speculation among the Oilers fans, as they shared their reactions on X (formerly called Twitter).

One tweeted:

"Mangia and second for Keifer Sherwood would be ideal. Van can flip mangia next year for a pick."

Another chimed in:

"DeBrusk for Mangiapane trade incoming, both are healthy scratches tonight."

Here are some of the other top reactions on X:

"Can we stop signing small 30-wingers in their 30s. please for the love of god. they never work out," a third fan opined. "On the more realistic trade ideas. How bout a swap with St. Louis... Mangiapane for Alexey Toropchenko," another wrote. "We should trade him for another undersized guy who used to be gritty and play like a pest, or a small skilled forward," another opined. "Hmmm trade to Leafs for say Robertson who Berube refuses to play consistently," another chimed in.

Calvin Pickard's 41-save performance helps Oilers beat the Winnipeg Jets

On Monday, the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Winnipeg Jets 3-1 at the Canada Life Centre. The Oilers improved to 20-14-6, sitting atop the Pacific Division.

After a goalless first period, Max Jones opened the scoring for the Oilers, giving them a 1-0 lead at 8:00 of the second period. Jack Roslovic made it 2-0 on the power play at 12:49.

In the final period, Adam Lowry, who was the lone scorer for the Jets in the game, cut the deficit to 2-1 at 5:46. Zach Hyman secured the win for the Oilers after scoring an empty-net goal at 18:37.

Calvin Pickard had a brilliant performance between the pipes, making 41 saves and posting a .941 save percentage. The Oilers take on the Boston Bruins next on Wednesday at Rogers Place.

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Edited by Abhishek Dilta