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Could Oilers’ Isaac Howard Be a Fit for the Maple Leafs or Penguins?

With the Pittsburgh Penguins and Toronto Maple Leafs both reportedly looking to trade older players for youth, one name stands out on the Edmonton Oilers: Isaac Howard.

By NHL Trade Talk · Yard Barker

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 7:50 PM

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NHL Trade Talk assesses whether Oilers prospect Isaac Howard fits potential trade plans for Pittsburgh or Toronto.
Neither team has been officially linked to Howard, making any potential trade purely speculative.
Pittsburgh is reportedly shopping veteran forwards Rickard Rakell and Bryan Rust in search of younger talent.

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NHL Trade Talk speculates whether Edmonton Oilers forward Isaac Howard could be a viable trade target for the Pittsburgh Penguins or Toronto Maple Leafs. Both clubs are reportedly seeking younger players in exchange for established veterans, and Howard faces potential roster competition in Edmonton as injured forwards return to the lineup.

NHL Trade Talk notes Pittsburgh could offer veterans like Rickard Rakell or Bryan Rust, though salary retention would be essential for Edmonton. Meanwhile, a fit with Toronto appears less probable given the Maple Leafs' focus on acquiring defensemen.

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