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Kings Target Rising Star Isaac Howard in Trade Talks

5/5/2025

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The Los Angeles Kings are eyeing a potential trade for rising star Isaac Howard from the Tampa Bay Lightning this offseason. As a first-round pick in 2022, Howard's future hangs in the balance—he could become an unrestricted free agent if he heads back to Michigan State. Securing him could significantly boost the Kings' prospect pool, possibly for a second or third-round draft pick.

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The Los Angeles Kings are eyeing a potential trade for rising star Isaac Howard from the Tampa Bay Lightning this offseason. As a first-round pick in 2022, Howard's future hangs in the balance—he could become an unrestricted free agent if he heads back to Michigan State. Securing him could significantly boost the Kings' prospect pool, possibly for a second or third-round draft pick.