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
Wow. I can't believe Tampa got O'Reilly. Everything points to Howard being worth it, though. t'll be interesting to see how he looks this coming season.
Wow. I had heard that several teams had made offers for Howard and were turned down. This may turn out to be a bigger deal than I thought. Oilers potentially looking at a younger, skilled roster this coming season. We still have the Euros (Tomasek, Jonsson) to look at in preseason.
Fast forward 5 years, Howard is washed, and O'Reilly is a solid 2C 😢 I dont like the move at all, though I understand they want players on ELC's for this season.
Such a desperate move by the oilers. Trading for a guy that shouldn’t have won the hobey baker and ego issues by telling the team that drafted him to kick rocks. Edmonton sure got their guy lol
He was also playing there as one of the older players in college hockey it’s different if a younger player dominates college hockey but when you’re in your draft +2 year like he was last year entering in his final season that he could play in college this year it’s not as impressive. There’s been a lot of players that have done very similar to him like Vessy kid is undersized I’m not saying he’s a bust. He was drafted in 2022, which was three drafts ago. If he wasn’t turning pro yet and Tampa, who was around him clearly knows how to build a championship winning team sees that this kid isn’t ready for professional hockey. You’re starting to sniff bust territory. He has to go to the AHL. He’s not an NHL ready and even if he is, we’ve seen how the Oilers don’t develop well and with a kid already struggling with development not a great fit for him.
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Giving up O’Reilly was a big mistake
LETS GOOOOO
Yah
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
ICE MAN
Wow. I can't believe Tampa got O'Reilly. Everything points to Howard being worth it, though. t'll be interesting to see how he looks this coming season.
let’s go! Sad to lose SOR, but Howard fits for the here and now
Everyone is very very good
Howard and savoie on Leon’s wing? Maybe they work together and you can stick nuge with them when you want to go nuclear
Trading the future for the present, guess that’s gotta be the mindset in the cup window.
I really liked O Reilly, perfect 3rd line center. Wish it was a first round pick and maybe like a 3rd instead but i really like howard
Alright!!!!
Great move, LFG, Oilers!!!
I'd say this was a hockey trade for need by each team.
Wow. I had heard that several teams had made offers for Howard and were turned down. This may turn out to be a bigger deal than I thought. Oilers potentially looking at a younger, skilled roster this coming season. We still have the Euros (Tomasek, Jonsson) to look at in preseason.
Nice! 52 in 37 games
Definitely a win for Bowman
Fast forward 5 years, Howard is washed, and O'Reilly is a solid 2C 😢 I dont like the move at all, though I understand they want players on ELC's for this season.
Such a desperate move by the oilers. Trading for a guy that shouldn’t have won the hobey baker and ego issues by telling the team that drafted him to kick rocks. Edmonton sure got their guy lol
Nice
You literally said six days ago “I’m not giving up Sam O’Reilly for Issac Howard”
He was also playing there as one of the older players in college hockey it’s different if a younger player dominates college hockey but when you’re in your draft +2 year like he was last year entering in his final season that he could play in college this year it’s not as impressive. There’s been a lot of players that have done very similar to him like Vessy kid is undersized I’m not saying he’s a bust. He was drafted in 2022, which was three drafts ago. If he wasn’t turning pro yet and Tampa, who was around him clearly knows how to build a championship winning team sees that this kid isn’t ready for professional hockey. You’re starting to sniff bust territory. He has to go to the AHL. He’s not an NHL ready and even if he is, we’ve seen how the Oilers don’t develop well and with a kid already struggling with development not a great fit for him.
Tomorrows show is going to be fun