Elite Prospects 2025 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 30-ranked Edmonton Oilers

The Connor McDavid-Leon Draisaitl-era Edmonton Oilers have been a slower build than many anticipated. The pair did immediately change the organization’s status, but it’s been steady progress than one major breakout. 

Now, with back-to-back Stanley Cup finals losses, it’s more apparent than ever that the Oilers need more depth and inside scorers. 

While the Oilers aren’t a particularly strong drafting team, a pair of trades for their top-two prospects, along with a few strong mid-and-late pick, could pay dividends as soon as this season. 

2025’s Hobey Baker winner, Isaac Howard enters this season with a ton of hype and momentum. And rightfully so, our No. 83 prospect has the skill set to be a scorer for the Oilers right away – provided he’s put in a top-six role. 

Speed and scoring define Howar