The Oilers recently signed Andrew Mangiapane in free agency, and he now revealed the exact reason he decided to agree to join the team. Edmonton Oilers splashed into free agency by inking forward Andrew Mangiapane to a two-year,

Edmonton Oilers fans weren’t the only ones who were thrilled by the Andrew Mangiapane signing. The 29-year-old hit the free-agent market following his lone season with the Washington Capitals, and agreed to a two-year, $7.2-million deal with the Oilers that will carry a cap hit of $3.6 million.

Andrew Mangiapane, the 29-year-old Toronto native, will be a familiar face for Oilers fans as he spent seven seasons playing for Edmonton's provincial rivals the Calgary Flames.