Isaac Howard
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Howard agreed to a three-year, entry-level contract with Edmonton in the summer after being acquired from Tampa Bay. The 21-year-old forward collected 26 goals and 52 points in 37 games with Michigan State University in 2024-25. He will get every opportunity to secure a roster spot with the Oilers out of training camp and should land a place in the team’s top nine. Howard’s offensive upside makes him an intriguing option in keeper formats, and he could have plenty of fantasy value in standard leagues if he plays alongside Leon Draisaitl or Connor McDavid in 2025-26. Read Past Outlooks
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Signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Oilers in July of 2025.
Coming up from minors
Howard will be recalled by the Oilers ahead of Wednesday's matchup with Calgary, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Howard figures to step into a bottom-six role for the club, which could see Curtis Lazar relegated to a spot in the press box, while James Hamblin will likely be shipped down to the minors. Unless the 21-year-old Howard puts together an outstanding start to the season, he likely will shift between levels a couple of times this year.
Howard figures to step into a bottom-six role for the club, which could see Curtis Lazar relegated to a spot in the press box, while James Hamblin will likely be shipped down to the minors. Unless the 21-year-old Howard puts together an outstanding start to the season, he likely will shift between levels a couple of times this year.
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Sent down to minors
Howard was reassigned to AHL Bakersfield on Monday.
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Traded, signs with new team
Howard was traded to the Oilers from the Lightning on Tuesday in exchange for Sam O'Reilly. Additionally, Howard has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Oilers.
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Heading back to college
Howard will return to Michigan State for his senior season, Cam Robinson of EliteProspects reports Wednesday.
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Wins Big 10 POY award
Howard was named the Big 10 Player of the Year on Tuesday.
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Leads NCAA in scoring
Howard has posted an NCAA-leading 43 points in 30 games with Michigan State this season.
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Slated to make NHL debut Thursday
Howard is set to make his NHL debut during Wednesday's Opening Night matchup against Calgary, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.
ANALYSIS
Howard was initially expected to return to Michigan State for the 2025-26 season, but that changed after he was traded to the Oilers from the Lightning in July. He signed a three-year, entry-level deal with Edmonton upon being dealt and will see NHL playing time to begin the regular season. Howard will serve in a bottom-six role early in the year and could move between Edmonton and AHL Bakersfield if he struggles to carve out consistent playing time in the NHL.
Howard was initially expected to return to Michigan State for the 2025-26 season, but that changed after he was traded to the Oilers from the Lightning in July. He signed a three-year, entry-level deal with Edmonton upon being dealt and will see NHL playing time to begin the regular season. Howard will serve in a bottom-six role early in the year and could move between Edmonton and AHL Bakersfield if he struggles to carve out consistent playing time in the NHL.