Combine that with the crushing pressure facing the Edmonton Oilers’ organization in their Stanley Cup hunt, and this rookie has everything to prove.

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Howard, who won the Hobey Baker Award as the top NCAA men's hockey player last season, has a chance to go from the top line at Michigan State University to a top-six role alongside Connor McDavid or Leon Draisaitl with the Oilers. It would be an impressive jump for the 21-year-old forward.

When it comes to rookie right wingers, the Oilers crop in 1980-81 ranks with the all-time best for an NHL team. Jari Kurri (75 games, 32-43-75) and Glenn Anderson (58 games, 30-23-53) were instant plug-and-play impact wingers and would go on to Hall of Fame careers.

The Seattle Kraken are reportedly open to trading forward Jared McCann this offseason if the right offer comes along, according to The Fourth Period. While

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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is one of the most popular players to ever throw on Edmonton Oilers threads. Fans love his expert passing, defensive acumen and overall intelligence on the ice. He is always in the play, as his skating is a combination of grace and economy.

The Lightning had a fine prospect in Isaac Howard. Drafted in the first round in 2022, the American forward won the NCAA’s Hobey Baker Trophy this season.