Underwhelmed: Andrew Mangiapane struggles in the middle six | Why it hasn't worked in Edmonton

Edmonton Oilers’ gamble on Andrew Mangiapane falls flat as middle-six scoring woes continue. Can the Oilers salvage value from their $3.6 million free agent, or is this another costly roster misfire? Nick Zararis scrutinizes Mangiapane's NHL journey—from his overage OHL dominance, to a breakout season on Calgary’s high-powered Backlund-Coleman line, and his abrupt drop-off in foot speed and finishing since joining Edmonton. Key talking points include the anatomy of Mangiapane's 30-goal “career year” with the Flames, the impact of line synergy and quality of competition, and why the Oilers’ current bottom six remains slow and underwhelming despite offseason upgrades. With the lineup struggling to generate balanced offense, the episode raises urgent questions about roster construction and the future role of players like Mangiapane and Trent Frederic.00:00 Hockey Development and NHL Readiness07:48 "Mangipane's Decline Analyzed"10:56 NHL Career Regression Analysis15:41 Mangiapane's Outlier Goal Season19:56 "Mangiapane's Oilers Tenure Evaluation"21:51 Oilers' Strategic Depth Spending26:19 "Speed, Utility, and Cost Issues"28:20 "Locked On Oilers Podcast"Underwhelmed: Andrew Mangiapane struggles in the middle six | Why it hasn't worked in Edmonton Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclubSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. So before tip-off, check the FanDuel app and see what’s dropping during NBA Happy Hour — every Friday from 6 to 7:30 PM Eastern. A little basketball, a little action, and a whole lot of Friday energy. Rocket MoneyTake control of your finances and cancel your unwanted subscriptions with Rocket Money.Go to https://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDONtoday.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.