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All eyes on Isaac Howard as newly acquired top prospect makes debut with Oilers

Nothing hits quite like a dynamic rookie about to debut for your team. Isaac Howard enters the season as an exciting x-factor for the Edmonton Oilers, but everything you see, you like. As the kids say, Ike has aura.

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Expectations for Edmonton Oilers’ Isaac Howard for the 2025–26 season

In the next iteration of this series we look at the newly acquired prospect Isaac Howard. Howard was recently ranked second best Oilers prospect by the writers at the Oil Rig, and is largely expected to make Edmonton’s club right out of training camp.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 10

Oilers Have 2 Veteran Options to Mentor Rookie Isaac Howard

For the Edmonton Oilers, the upcoming season isn’t just about chasing another deep playoff run — it’s also about carefully developing the next wave of talent.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 9

Oilers News & Rumours: New Jersey, Howard, Tomasek & More

The Edmonton Oilers have a lot going on right now, and as they try to finally win their first Stanley Cup since 1990, they hope that the moves they’ve made this offseason will help them do just that, all of that while they try not to get distracted by the looming contract situation surrounding their captain, Connor McDavid.

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Oilers’ Matthew Savoie and Isaac Howard omitted from early top Calder Trophy favourites list

There are several players looking to make an impact in their first full seasons in the NHL. From standout scoring threats to exceptional defencemen, a number of athletes could take home some hardware during their freshmen campaigns in 2025-26.

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Getting to 500 NHL goals is not as rare as it used to be, but it certainly still is not commonplace. Heading into the 2025-26 season, 48 players have done it.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 25

Oilers’ Matt Savoie and Isaac Howard back-to-back on Top 75 NHL-affiliated prospects list

A couple of players on the Edmonton Oilers’ pipeline are receiving notoriety among the game’s top youngsters. On Monday, Daily Faceoff draft and prospect Steven Ellis released his top 75 prospects affiliated with NHL teams.

NHL News / Oilersnation / August 16

Oilersnation’s Summer 2025 Prospect Countdown – No. 2: Isaac Howard

Welcome to Oilersnation’s Top Prospect Countdown for Summer 2025. This list profiles players and goaltenders under 25 years old who have played fewer than 25 NHL games.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / August 13

Why Oilers Trading O’Reilly for Isaac Howard Finally Makes Sense

The Edmonton Oilers did not want to give up Sam O’Reilly to acquire Isaac Howard in a trade this off-season. But, to get a potential difference-maker who could contribute right away, the organization had to find a player who piqued the interest of the Tampa Bay Lightning.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 31

Have the Oilers actually improved this offseason?

Few teams have experienced as much movement this offseason as the Edmonton Oilers. After two consecutive Stanley Cup Finals losses, it was expected that management would make some adjustments, but most fans probably hoped those changes would focus on the goaltending.

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 23

Oilers Expected to Give Howard, Savoie Looks in Top-Six Forward Role

Edmonton Oilers fans haven’t been excited about prospects in a while, but with the additions of Matthew Savoie and Isaac Howard, who are expected to take big steps forward next season, fans are hopeful they can establish themselves as stars and can help the Oilers remain contenders for quite a few seasons.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 21

Savoie, Howard, and Jonsson lead Oilers’ Prospect Pool Breakdown at Daily Faceoff

With the Edmonton Oilers squarely focused on capturing a Stanley Cup now, their prospect pool has thinned out somewhat over the past few seasons. Nevertheless, they still have some key names to watch as the next era of this team will soon start to take shape.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 21

Oilers Fans Need to Drastically Temper Expectations for Savoie and Howard

The Edmonton Oilers‘ prospect pool is quite underwhelming, which is to be expected for a team that has been a contender the last several years. To the credit of their management, they have been able to add two very solid prospects to the fold.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 16

Oilers News & Rumours: Howard, Dipietro, Schedule Revealed, New Coaches

The Edmonton Oilers have made some changes over the past week, including making a trade and some coaching changes, all while being involved in some speculation about goaltenders as the 2025-26 season approaches.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / July 16

Getting to Know New Lightning Prospect Sam O’Reilly

Isaac Howard is now in the rearview mirror, and the Tampa Bay Lightning can put their focus on forward Sam O’Reilly. The Memorial Cup champion and 2024 first-round pick now brings excitement and possibilities that Howard initially brought to the table.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 11

Isaac Howard Already Has History in an Oilers Jersey

In life, some things just feel meant to be. In the NHL, that kind of feeling comes when a player, who has just arrived on a new team, feels like it was always destined that he’d be part of that organization.

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The Price for Isaac Howard: What the Oilers Gave Up in Sam O’Reilly

The Edmonton Oilers made a bold move by acquiring forward Isaac Howard from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for 2024 first-round pick Sam O’Reilly.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 9

Isaac 'Ike' Howard: Everything to Know About the Oilers’ Newest Acquisition

The Edmonton Oilers recently acquired forward Isaac Howard from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for forward Sam O’Reilly. There had been speculation for weeks connecting the Oilers to Howard, but the two sides finally got a deal done.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / July 9

NHL Notebook: Oilers trade for Hobey Baker Award winner Isaac Howard

A trade! We have a trade! Huzzah! On Tuesday night, the Edmonton Oilers and Tampa Bay Lightning swapped prospects, as the Oilers acquired Isaac Howard in exchange for winger Sam O’Reilly.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 9

What Isaac Howard brings to the Oilers

The Isaac Howard sweepstakes are over, as the 2022 Tampa Bay Lightning first-round pick was dealt to the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday in exchange for Sam O’Reilly.

NHL News / Field Level Media / July 9

Oilers, Lightning swap first-round picks Sam O'Reilly, Isaac Howard

The Edmonton Oilers acquired reigning Hobey Baker Award winner Isaac Howard from the Lightning, sending forward prospect Sam O'Reilly to Tampa Bay in exchange.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 9

Grading the Edmonton Oilers’ Trade for Isaac Howard

The Edmonton Oilers and Tampa Bay Lightning swung a prospect swap on Tuesday (Jul. 8) evening, when the Oilers acquired forward Isaac Howard in exchange for forward Sam O’Reilly.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 9

Oilers Acquire Isaac Howard From Lightning in Exchange for Sam O’Reilly

After weeks of speculation, the Edmonton Oilers and Tampa Bay Lightning have completed a trade. The Lightning have traded forward Isaac Howard to the Oilers in exchange for forward Sam O’Reilly.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / July 8

Lightning trade Isaac Howard to Oilers for Sam O’Reilly

A notable move involving one of the best players in college hockey. On Tuesday night, the Edmonton Oilers acquired the signing rights of forward Isaac Howard from the Tampa Bay Lightning.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 8

Lightning, Oilers pull off late-night trade involving recent first-round picks

In a late-night deal, the Tampa Bay Lightning and Edmonton Oilers are swapping recent first-round picks

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Lightning prospect Isaac Howard wins Hobey Baker Award

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Lack of cap space an impediment for Lightning and Isaac Howard

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