Howard, who won the Hobey Baker Award as the top NCAA men's hockey player last season, has a chance to go from the top line at Michigan State University to a top-six role alongside Connor McDavid or Leon Draisaitl with the Oilers. It would be an impressive jump for the 21-year-old forward.

Prospect for prospect trades are rare enough in the NHL, but it's even rarer to see one that both teams involved benefit from. On Tuesday night, the Tampa Bay L

Isaac Howard, once a Brick Invitational participant, fulfills his NHL dream by signing with the Edmonton Oilers. After a trade from Tampa Bay, the Mic

Isaac Howard, who won the 2025 Hobey Baker Memorial Award as the top men's player in NCAA ice hockey, was traded to the Edmonton Oilers by the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday for Sam O'Reilly. Howard then signed a three-year, entry-level contract with Edmonton.

When it comes to rookie right wingers, the Oilers crop in 1980-81 ranks with the all-time best for an NHL team. Jari Kurri (75 games, 32-43-75) and Glenn Anderson (58 games, 30-23-53) were instant plug-and-play impact wingers and would go on to Hall of Fame careers.

Isaac Howard will not return to Michigan State next season after the Edmonton Oilers traded for and signed him to a pro contract.

A failed trade attempt by the Edmonton Oilers to acquire highly-touted prospect Isaac Howard from the Tampa Bay Lightning has been revealed by analyst Frank Seravalli.