00:00 – Intro
00:24 – Tampa Bay Lightning Offseason Moves: Retooling with Sam O’Reilly & New Prospects!
05:45 – Isaac Howard Traded to Edmonton Oilers | Pro Career Begins After Hobey Baker Win
07:44 – Isaac Howard: Hobey Baker Winner Traded to Oilers!
10:35 – Oilers Acquire Hobey Baker Winner Isaac Howard from Lightning! Trade Analysis & Impact
1. Tampa Bay Lightning Offseason Moves: Retooling with Sam O’Reilly & New Prospects!
The Tampa Bay Lightning are shaking up their roster this offseason! In this video, we break down their latest moves, including trading Hobey Baker Award winner Isaac Howard to the Edmonton Oilers for 19-year-old center Sam O’Reilly. Discover why O’Reilly’s two-way play and OHL championship experience could boost the Bolts’ future.
We also dive into their signing of Pontus Holmberg, analyze prospects like Ethan Gauthier, and explore Coach Jon Cooper’s strategy after back-to-back playoff exits. With salary cap constraints, can Tampa Bay rely on young talent and smart trades to contend again?
Key topics covered:
– Sam O’Reilly’s potential impact
– Isaac Howard trade details
– Pontus Holmberg’s NHL role
– Prospects Ethan Gauthier, Gage Goncalves, and Conor Geekie
– Jon Cooper’s coaching challenges
– Resting stars like Kucherov and Hedman
Stay updated on how the Lightning are rebuilding for the 2025-26 season!
2. Isaac Howard Traded to Edmonton Oilers | Pro Career Begins After Hobey Baker Win
Michigan State’s Isaac Howard, 2025 Hobey Baker Award winner, signs 3-year deal with Edmonton Oilers after being traded from Tampa Bay Lightning. The 31st overall 2022 NHL draft pick scored 26 goals in 37 games for MSU, including a double-overtime championship winner. Howard’s move leaves two open roster spots for the Spartans ahead of 2025-26. The Oilers, recent Stanley Cup Finalists, now add a high-scoring prospect. Follow the impact of this trade on college hockey and the NHL.
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3. Isaac Howard: Hobey Baker Winner Traded to Oilers!
In a stunning move, the Tampa Bay Lightning have traded Hobey Baker winner Isaac Howard to the Edmonton Oilers.
Howard, who had an impressive season at Michigan State University, signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Oilers.
Join us as we dive into Howard’s journey, his stats, and what this trade means for both teams.
We’ll also discuss Sam O’Reilly’s performance and potential impact on the Lightning. Don’t miss out on this exciting NHL news!
4. Oilers Acquire Hobey Baker Winner Isaac Howard from Lightning! Trade Analysis & Impact
Breaking News: The Edmonton Oilers have traded for Hobey Baker Award winner Isaac Howard in a deal with the Tampa Bay Lightning, acquiring the star forward in exchange for prospect Sam O’Reilly.
In this video, we break down:
✅ Why the Oilers targeted Howard after his 26-goal, 52-point season at Michigan State
✅ How Howard’s entry-level contract helps the cap-strapped Oilers
✅ Tampa Bay’s return: London Knights standout Sam O’Reilly (71 points in 62 OHL games)
✅ Howard’s journey from USNTDP to Hobey Baker glory
✅ What this means for both teams’ championship windows
Key Stats:
– Howard: Back-to-back Big Ten titles with MSU
– 3rd in NCAA goals, 5th in points (2024-25)
– Lightning avoid losing Howard as UFA in 2026
We’ll also discuss Edmonton’s offseason moves after losing Arvidsson, Kane, and Perry, and how Howard fits into their top-nine forward group. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more NHL trade news and analysis!
