BREAKING: The Edmonton Oilers acquire Isaac Howard from the Tampa Bay Lightning

All right, instant reaction time. I am in my car. Uh, the Oilers just landed Isaac Howard from the Tampa Bay Lightning. There had been rumblings about this for a little while, but they make it official. They got the Hobie Baker winner. He was voted the best player in college hockey last year. Had 26 goals in 37 games with Michigan State University. He is very, very good. He was the late first round pick like three years ago, but his stock is absolutely sore. The only reason he’s available is because there were contract issues with Tampa Bay. He basically said, “I’m not playing for the Lightning because of the way he was treated, I guess, in the contract negotiations.” But the Oilers land him and they give up Sam O’Reilly. I’m really surprised the Oilers parted ways with Sam O’Reilly. Um, 32nd overall pick last year. Had a great year in the OHL. I still think he’s going to be an NHLer someday, but Howard can jump into the NHL next season. I’m honestly surprised the cost was even this high, but Edmonton obviously sees something in Howard. They got him signed to a three-year entry- level deal and he’s ready to play in the NHL starting next season. I think it’s a good deal.

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  4. I think this is a good deal. Howard is a great prospect who will bring a bit of swagger to this team. I am surprised that the Oilers gave up Sam O’Reilly simply because they obviously liked him enough to trade into the first round of the draft to select him and he seems to be developing well. That being said, I do like this move for the Oilers because I feel Howard is that good

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