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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Lightning still seeking trade partner for top prospect Isaac Howard
Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois confirmed at the end of the 2024-25 season that former first-round pick, Isaac Howard is unlikely to sign with the organization. Following the NHL Draft on Saturday, BriseBois confirmed trade talks are still ongoing, but they've yet to reach a deal that could work for both sides. 'It's tricky because the teams that are willing to offer me something, that I think would be worthwhile for our organization, that actually makes us better and kind of fit with the plan we have for our organization.. they haven't been able to agree to a contract with Isaac,' said BriseBois. 'The teams that he feels he can get a deal done with, have not been able to get a deal done with me.' Advertisement The Lightning were in contact with Howard's agent as recent as Friday before the draft began. While there was hope heading into the weekend that the Lightning could find an opportunity to trade Howard's rights, nothing ultimately developed. Under the NHL and NHLPA CBA, teams hold the rights to drafted NCAA prospects for four seasons. That means if the Lightning are not able to find a trade partner by Aug. 15, 2026, Howard will become an unrestricted free agent. If he does become an unrestricted free agent, the Bolts will only receive a second-round compensation pick in 2027. Since drafting Howard in the first round in 2022, the Lightning have invested in his development, as they do with all their prospects. Ideally, they're hoping for a return greater than just a second-round pick. 'I don't know how long this is going to take. We're perfectly comfortable waiting until the end,' said BriseBois. Advertisement 'We know worst case, we're getting a second round pick out of this. If I can do better, that would be optimal for me. It would be way better for Isaac Howard because he should turn pro. That's in his best interest for his career's development. We are working with them to try to get that done but, as of now, we have not been able to.' Photo Credit: © Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK
USA Today
27-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Michigan State hockey claims top spot in early power rankings for 2025-26 season
Michigan State hockey claims top spot in early power rankings for 2025-26 season It's the NEVER Too Early 2025-26 NCAA Hockey Power Rankings! MUCH will change over the summer as some more additions/subtractions become finalized before we start to see some final rosters released by the teams... Who do YOU think is too high, low, and or missing?!?! 🤔 Let's… — College Puck NXT (@CollegePuckNXT) May 27, 2025 Michigan State hockey was No. 1 in the country for most of this past season and one analyst thinks they'll start next season with that top spot too. College Puck NXT released a "never too early" set of college hockey power rankings for next season, and the Spartans were right at the top of their list. Michigan State just edged out Boston University and Western Michigan for the No. 1 spot in their top 10 rankings poll. From the Big Ten, rival Michigan, Penn State and Minnesota were also included in the rankings. Penn State came in at No. 5, Michigan at No. 8 and Minnesota at No. 10. The Spartans return a number of key players off last year's Big Ten title winning squad. Hobey Baker Award winner Isaac Howard is expected back for another season at Michigan State, and so is star goaltender Trey Augustine. Those two alone will raise the ceiling for what Michigan State can achieve next year. Check out the complete poll from College Puck NXT in the post below: Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Robert Bondy on X @RobertBondy5.
USA Today
27-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Michigan State forward named 2025 USA Hockey Jim Johannson College Player of the Year
Michigan State forward named 2025 USA Hockey Jim Johannson College Player of the Year Michigan State hockey star Isaac Howard has had one heck of a 2024-25 campaign. While the team accolades were not everything that he wanted it to be, Howard continues to stack up awards. Howard has already taken home the 2024-25 Hobey Baker Award, Big Ten Player of the Year, Big Ten Scoring Champion, All-Conference and All-American honors, and has won gold medals for both the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championships and the 2025 IIHF World Championships with team USA. Needless to say, Howard has been unbelievable. Now, The Spartans forward can add another award to his trophy case. Howard was awarded with the 2025 USA Hockey Jim Johannson College Player of the Year. Howard becomes the fourth Spartan to earn the honor, joining Jeff Lerg (2007), Ryan Miller (2001) and Mike York (1999). Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Cory Linsner on X @Cory_Linsner
National Post
22-05-2025
- Sport
- National Post
Canucks prospect Anthony Romani ready to give it the new college try
Article content 'I think there's a lot of cool things with this whole OHL/NCAA portal opening up,' Romani said. Article content Michigan State finished 26-7-4 last season, and they featured Hobey Baker Memorial player of the year winner Isaac Howard, 21, a junior forward who was a 2022 Tampa Bay Lightning first rounder (No. 31 overall). Article content Michigan State's season came to an end in regional semifinals, falling 4-3 to Cornell on a goal with just 10 seconds remaining in regulation. They have gone 65-35-9 the past three seasons under coach Adam Nightingale. Article content 'Their mentality is competition and coming to the rink with get-to-work attitude, and that was something that was really appealing to me,' Romani said. Article content It will be interesting to see what he can build off his playoff exploits. Barrie (42-22-2-2) was swept by the Oshawa Generals (41-21-4-2) to end their season. The teams had finished tied in points during the regular season. Oshawa lost in five games in the league final to the London Knights. Article content Romani tied for seventh in goals in the OHL playoffs. Article content 'It's the most important time of the year,' he said. 'The season is built up for the playoffs and trying to win a championship, and I think I look forward to those games. I kind of pride myself in being a player who comes up in those moments.' Article content Article content Romani is slated to attend the Canucks' prospect camp, which will take place sometime after the June 27-28 NHL Draft. He says he looks forward to getting more feedback from the Canuck braintrust. Article content He is working on improving his skating. That, of course, is a common theme throughout hockey. Article content 'I'm just trying to become stronger and more explosive, trying to get that extra step, whether it's with the puck or on the backcheck,' he said. Article content Article content
USA Today
14-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Michigan State hockey has just a couple of spots remaining to fill for 2025-26
Michigan State hockey has just a couple of spots remaining to fill for 2025-26 Michigan State hockey head coach Adam Nightingale has been outstanding in revamping the Spartans roster ahead of the 2025-26 season. After a disappointing first round exit at the hands of Cornell a year ago, the Spartans have their eyes set on more national goals to accomplish. With returning Hobey Baker Award winner Isaac Howard, along with star netminder Trey Augustine, the Spartans are poised to make another run at a third straight Big Ten championship, along with an NCAA Tournament run. Nightingale has done a really good job filling the holes left on the MSU roster, gaining the commitments of several top prospects including Anthony Romani, Cole Ward and Colin Ralph. Now, the finishing touches are going to be made. All that is left for the Spartans to acquire is some additional depth, with the team needed to add one more forward and one more defenseman, and then the roster will be ready to go for the 2025-26 season. Most likely, it would be expected that the Spartans turn to the OHL to fill those holes, but the transfer portal is still a very valid option for the holes as well. It wouldn't be anticipated that traditional recruiting adds would be made, but they could expedite the process of one of their commits. Either way, it should be an exciting next couple of weeks for player additions heading into the summer, where the Spartans will gear up for another run at a national championship. Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Cory Linsner on X @Cory_Linsner
