{"id":437322,"date":"2026-01-31T01:37:32","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T01:37:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/437322\/"},"modified":"2026-01-31T01:37:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T01:37:32","slug":"insider-maple-leafs-trade-return-from-oilers-for-bobby-mcmann","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/437322\/","title":{"rendered":"Insider: Maple Leafs\u2019 Trade Return From Oilers for Bobby McMann"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been in a brutal slump as of late. After losing last night to the Seattle Kraken, the team\u2019s losing streak has reached six straight games. From a Leafs fan\u2019s perspective, it\u2019s been tough to watch.<\/p>\n

Now sitting 10 points out of the final wild card spot, with everything trending toward them selling at the deadline, it feels like the right time to look at what the Maple Leafs could realistically get in return for Bobby McMann<\/a>. His name has popped up in recent rumours linking him to the Edmonton Oilers<\/a>, so let\u2019s take a closer look at what a deal could actually look like<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Comparable Returns for McMann<\/p>\n

To get a better sense of McMann\u2019s trade value, it helps to look at a few recent comparables. The first one that comes to mind is Mason Marchment<\/a>\u2019s trade to the Columbus Blue Jackets before the Christmas break. He was dealt<\/a> in exchange for a 2026 fourth-round pick and a 2027 second-round pick. Another recent deal is the Keifer Sherwood<\/a> trade involving the San Jose Sharks. Sherwood was moved <\/a>for defense prospect Cole Clayton, a 2026 second-round pick, and a 2027 second-round pick.<\/p>\n

However, the most relevant comparison might be the Maksim Tsyplakov<\/a> for Ondrej Palat<\/a> trade that went down just a few days ago. In that deal<\/a>, the New York Islanders acquired Palat, a 2026 third-round pick, and a 2027 sixth-round pick, while Tsyplakov was sent to the New Jersey Devils.<\/p>\n

Potential Return for McMann<\/p>\n

If we use that same framework, McMann would essentially be the Tsyplakov piece in this scenario. Toronto would be moving him in exchange for an NHL roster player and draft capital. Given that McMann likely carries more value than both Palat and Tsyplakov, and that Edmonton would likely need some salary retention<\/a> to make the money work, it\u2019s fair to assume the Oilers would need to offer higher picks than New Jersey did.<\/p>\n

\"<aBobby McMann Maple Leafs forward<\/p>\n

With that in mind, here\u2019s a realistic trade package for McMann:<\/p>\n

Maple Leafs receive:\u00a0Andrew Mangiapane<\/a>, 2026 second-round pick, 2027 second-round pick
Oilers receive: McMann (50 percent retained)<\/p>\n

This type of return would set the Maple Leafs up nicely with two second-round picks, one in the upcoming draft and another the year after. That\u2019s especially significant considering Toronto currently doesn\u2019t own a second-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. It would also give them an NHL-level player in Mangiapane, who could either be flipped again in a separate deal or kept as a middle-six forward who has term left and is badly in need of a change of scenery.<\/p>\n

From the Oilers\u2019 perspective, they\u2019d be adding a rental forward coming off a breakout season. If things click, there\u2019s even a path toward an extension. McMann is from Alberta, and the chance to stay home while competing for a Stanley Cup could be appealing for both sides.<\/p>\n

Next: What Happens to Auston Matthews if Toronto Decides to Sell?<\/a><\/p>\n

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