Blackhawks Trade Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach to Oilers for Andrew Mangiapane and Conditional First-Round Pick
The Chicago Blackhawks have traded forwards Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for forward Andrew Mangiapane and a conditional first-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft. The trade was officially announced by both teams on March 4, 2026.
Trade Details
The Blackhawks will receive a top-12 protected first-round pick in 2027 from the Oilers. If Edmonton’s first-round pick in 2027 falls within the top 12 selections, the Oilers have the option to defer the pick to their 2028 first-round pick. Should Edmonton trade their 2028 first-round pick before the 2027 draft deadline, the 2027 first-round pick will automatically transfer to Chicago unconditionally. [Source: The Athletic]
Chicago will retain 50 percent of Jason Dickinson’s $4.25 million cap hit. [Source: Castanet]
Player Breakdown
Jason Dickinson
Dickinson, 30, has appeared in 47 games for the Blackhawks this season, recording six goals and 13 points. He is a pending unrestricted free agent. He is expected to slot in as Edmonton’s third-line center and take on a checking role. [Source: The Athletic]
Colton Dach
Dach, 23, was originally drafted by Oilers general manager Stan Bowman when he was with the Blackhawks. The Edmonton native has three goals and nine points in 53 NHL games this season. He is in the final year of his entry-level contract. [Source: The Athletic]
Andrew Mangiapane
Mangiapane, 29, is signed through the 2026-27 season with a $3.6 million cap hit. He has seven goals and 14 points in 52 games this season. He was recently assigned to the AHL by the Oilers after clearing waivers. [Source: The Athletic]
Recent Blackhawks-Oilers Trades
This trade marks the second deal between the Blackhawks and Oilers in the past week. On Monday, March 2, 2026, the Blackhawks traded veteran defenseman Connor Murphy to the Oilers for a second-round draft pick in 2028, likewise retaining 50 percent of Murphy’s salary. [Source: Global News]
Impact on Edmonton Oilers
The acquisition of Dickinson addresses a need for Edmonton following an injury to veteran center Curtis Lazar, who is expected to miss up to four weeks. [Source: Global News] Dickinson’s defensive capabilities and faceoff skills align with the Oilers’ need for a reliable bottom-six center. [Source: TSN]
Impact on Chicago Blackhawks
The Blackhawks continue their rebuild, acquiring a first-round pick and freeing up cap space. The team is near the bottom of the NHL standings and is focused on developing young players. [Source: The Athletic]