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Isaac Howard's NHL Dream Hangs on Lightning's Cap Space

3/29/2025

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As college hockey prospects rush to turn pro amid playoff eliminations, Michigan State's Isaac Howard sets his sights on the Tampa Bay Lightning. However, with a mere $8,372 in cap space, his NHL debut hangs in the balance. If the Lightning can't accommodate him, Howard may find a home with AHL Syracuse instead.

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As college hockey prospects rush to turn pro amid playoff eliminations, Michigan State's Isaac Howard sets his sights on the Tampa Bay Lightning. However, with a mere $8,372 in cap space, his NHL debut hangs in the balance. If the Lightning can't accommodate him, Howard may find a home with AHL Syracuse instead.