Isaac Howard’s Leap or League Struggle | Edmonton Oilers News

Can Isaac Howard become the Oilers’ next big thing—or just another prospect stuck in the AHL? Drafted 31st overall and a Hobey Baker winner, Howard’s got the scoring touch and wrist shot to match Savoie’s trajectory… but he’s undersized, lacks elite speed, and struggled for chemistry last season. With just 2 goals in 29 NHL games, his ceiling hinges on getting top-line minutes with McDavid or Draisaitl. His AHL numbers? Explosive: 24 goals, 50 points in 47 games. Can he make the leap this year—or is he destined to be another draft pick traded away for short-term wins? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6bf183f4ee61869c