The Edmonton Oilers have acquired NCAA standout and Hobey Baker winner Isaac “Ike” Howard. On today’s episode of Locked On Oilers, Nick Zararis explains why this low-risk, high-upside bet makes sense for a contending team, what Howard brings as a scorer, and how Edmonton can create the right development runway to help him thrive next to Connor McDavid or Leon Draisaitl. With limited cap space, the Oilers are betting on youth now it’s up to them to build the right environment.

0:00 Intro: Ike Howard joins Edmonton Oilers

3:13 Oilers' creative approach to roster building

7:50 Importance of taking chances with superstars

11:24 Breaking down Ike Howard's skill set

15:32 College hockey vs NHL transition challenges

19:36 Where Howard fits in Oilers lineup

24:11 Player development and opportunity importance

28:46 Outro: Expectations for Howard's rookie season

Edmonton Oilers add Isaac (Ike) Howard in prospect trade | Why the gamble is worth the risk

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