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How Andrew Mangiapane fits into the Oilers’ forward group

How the Oilers big fish in free agency can rebound his career and help improve the Oilers depth

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Andrew Mangiapane is not joining the Edmonton Oilers to be a star — he’s coming to be a difference-maker in the middle of the lineup. After a frustrating year in Washington, the 28-year-old winger now has a chance to reset with the Oilers. His two-year contract at a $3.6 million annual average value (AAV) isn’t the story.