Insider: Maple Leafs’ Trade Return From Oilers for Bobby McMann

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

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. His name has popped up in recent rumours linking him to the Edmonton Oilers, so let’s take a closer look at what a deal could actually look like.

Comparable Returns for McMann

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

However, the most relevant comparison might be the Maksim Tsyplakov for Ondrej Palat trade that went down just a few days ago. In that deal, 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.

Potential Return for McMann

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 to make the money work, it’s fair to assume the Oilers would need to offer higher picks than New Jersey did.

With that in mind, here’s a realistic trade package for McMann:

Maple Leafs receive: Andrew Mangiapane, 2026 second-round pick, 2027 second-round pick
Oilers receive: McMann (50 percent retained)

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’s especially significant considering Toronto currently doesn’t 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.

From the Oilers’ perspective, they’d be adding a rental forward coming off a breakout season. If things click, there’s 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.

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