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2025 Edmonton Oilers Prospect Rankings: #2 Isaac Howard

Welcome back to The Oil Rig Edmonton Oilers Prospect Rankings for the 2025 offseason. This time around we are looking at the newest prospect in the Edmonton Oilers prospect pool, in the form of American winger Isaac Howard.

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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.

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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.

Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / July 15

Kris Knoblauch Drops Big Hint Regarding Isaac Howard and Matt Savoie's Roles for Next Season

Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch revealed how he plans to use Isaac Howard and Matt Savoie next season, and hinted they could crack the top-six group. The Edmonton Oilers are getting young for next year.

NHL News / House of Hockey / July 12

Oilers Divisional Rival Called Out for Not Pursuing Trade for Isaac Howard

The Edmonton Oilers landed Isaac Howard in a massive trade, and now, the Los Angeles Kings have been called out for not pursuing the young winger as their fierce division rival upgrade when they desperately needed to do so instead.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / July 12

Three ways the Edmonton Oilers can lineup with Issac Howard

After back-to-back seasons of falling short in the Stanley Cup Final, it is not surprising to see that there will be a lot of continuity throughout the Edmonton Oilers lineup.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 12

Isaac Howard: Spartan Career Recap

Former Michigan State forward Isaac Howard gave this program one of the most legendary two years of success that any program has ever seen. The undisputed best player in college hockey this past season is moving on to bigger and better things but deserves his flowers for his MSU career.

NHL News / Oilersnation / July 11

‘It’s such an unreal opportunity’: Isaac Howard excited to play for Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers and Isaac Howard appear to be a match made in heaven. With raises coming to Leon Draisaitl and Evan Bouchard next season, the cap-strapped Oilers badly need players who can contribute on their entry-level contracts.

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.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Last Word On Sports / July 10

Tampa Bay Lightning Retooling this Offseason Continues

The Tampa Bay Lightning offseason is in full swing. Late Monday evening, they acquired 19-year-old centre Sam O’Reilly, who was originally drafted 32nd overall by Edmonton in 2024.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / July 10

NHL Insider Reveals Edmonton Oilers' Biggest Wildcard For Success Next Season

NHL insider Bob Stauffer revealed that the Oilers' biggest wildcard in order to have success next season is going to be newly signed David Tomasek. Oilers insider Bob Stauffer has revealed his projected lineup for next season after the Oilers completed the Isaac Howard trade from the Tampa Bay Lightning.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 10

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 / TheLeafsnation / July 10

NHL Notebook: Oilers introduce top prospect Isaac Howard, Orlov excited for ‘new life’ with Sharks

Welcome to another edition of NHL Notebook, where we take a look at events across the league. It’s been a relatively quiet few days for the Toronto Maple Leafs, so we’ve got you posted on what’s happening elsewhere.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / July 10

Oilers, Lightning Prospect Trade a Win-Win

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 Lightning traded forward Isaac Howard to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for forward Sam O'Reilly.

NHL News / Oilersnation / July 9

‘This team just got a lot more fun to watch’: Oilers fans thrilled about new addition Isaac Howard

The Edmonton Oilers continue to make waves in the trade market this summer. On Tuesday evening, the team acquired and signed forward prospect Isaac Howard from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for Sam O’Reilly.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 9

Oilers, Lightning trade makes sense for both teams

An interesting offseason trade might be a beneficial deal for both sides. On Tuesday night, the Edmonton Oilers acquired Isaac Howard from the Tampa Bay Lightning for Sam O’Reilly in a one-for-one deal involving prospects.

Isaac Howard 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.

Isaac Howard 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 / Oilersnation / July 9

Getting to know Isaac Howard, the prospect the Oilers acquired from the Lightning

In a move aimed at adding youth and offensive upside to their lineup, the Edmonton Oilers have acquired one of college hockey’s top performers. The team traded Sam O’Reilly to the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for winger Isaac Howard, who’s coming off a Hobey Baker-winning, Big Ten title season with Michigan State University.

Isaac Howard 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

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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NHL News / Oilersnation / July 8

Oilers acquire forward Isaac Howard from Lightning in prospect swap for Sam O’Reilly

The Edmonton Oilers swung a deal late Tuesday night to acquire Tampa Bay Lightning prospect Issac Howard, signing him to a three-year entry-level contract.