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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…
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