New York Rangers top trade target Isaac Howard has just been dealt in a shocking trade from the Tampa Bay Lightning, and it's certainly something fans didn't see coming.
Recently the New York Rangers have been linked to Isaac Howard and many proposed trade's have emerged such as a one-for-one swap, which we would see Isaac Howard, a former 1st-round pick of the Tampa Bay Lightning would be traded for defenseman Braden Schneider.
Schneider would bolster the Tampa Bay Lightning's blue line and could be given a fair shot at a spot in the lineup by Jon Cooper.
While the Rangers certainly need scoring help, Howard could be a middle-six winger who could provide depth scoring that's been sorely lacking this season.
Isaac Howard has officially been traded
However, that wont be the case as Isaac Howard has officially been traded to the Edmonton Oilers for exchange of forward Sam O'Reilly.
🚨 TRADE ALERT 🚨
The #Oilers have acquired forward Isaac Howard from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for forward Sam O'Reilly. We have also signed Howard to a three-year entry-level contract.
The #Oilers have acquired forward Isaac Howard from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for forward Sam O'Reilly. We have also signed Howard to a three-year entry-level contract.
Howard was originally selected 31st overall in the 1st-round of the 2022 NHL Draft and was a Hobey Baker Award winner in 2025, as the top NCAA player in the country. But will be now be joining the Oilers after signing a three-year deal.
The #LetsGoOilers signed '22 #31 pick Isaac Howard to 3 year ELC
Yr 1: $855K base, $95K SB, $250k A bonus
Yr 2: $855K, $95K, $750k A bonus
Yr 3: $855K, $95K, $1M A bonus
Cap Hit $950K, AAV $1.62M
Yr 1: $855K base, $95K SB, $250k A bonus
Yr 2: $855K, $95K, $750k A bonus
Yr 3: $855K, $95K, $1M A bonus
Cap Hit $950K, AAV $1.62M
