Howard was reassigned to AHL Bakersfield on Monday, according to Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton.

EDGE Analysis

Howard was called up earlier Monday but will head back to the minors in short order. He was brought up for cap-related reasons, per Gregor. Howard has played well with the Condors in 2025-26, generating 14 goals, 32 points and a plus-8 rating over 30 outings.

Howard was recalled from AHL Bakersfield on Monday, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports.

EDGE Analysis

Howard was sent down by the Oilers in late January, but he'll rejoin the NHL club after spending just over a month in the minors. Over 28 appearances with Edmonton this year, he's recorded two goals, three assists, 12 PIM, seven hits and four blocked shots while averaging 10:19 of ice time.

Howard scored twice and added an assist in AHL Bakersfield's 3-2 overtime win over Calgary on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Howard has five points over four contests since his latest demotion off the NHL roster. The 21-year-old winger hasn't been an instant success for the Oilers, but he's been very good at the AHL level with 12 goals and 28 points over 20 appearances. As long as he can avoid slumping with the Condors, Howard will be well-positioned as the next man up whenever the Oilers need a winger.

Howard was loaned to AHL Bakersfield on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Howard was called up by the Oilers in early January, and he recorded two assists, four hits, three blocked shots and two PIM while averaging 11:36 of ice time over 11 appearances with the NHL club. However, he'll head back to the minors after Josh Samanski was recalled by Edmonton on Monday.

Howard was recalled from AHL Bakersfield on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Howard has been tearing apart the AHL of late, tallying eight goals and eight assists in his last 10 games, including four goals and 10 points in his last four appearances. Howard has played 17 games for the Oilers this season, scoring a pair of goals and notching one assist as a fourth-line player while averaging only 9:30 of ice time. Howard could see action on the second line alongside Leon Draisaitl and Vasily Podkolzin, replacing Andrew Mangiapane in the lineup.

Howard scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Bakersfield's 7-3 win over Coachella Valley on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Howard has eight goals and eight assists over his last 11 outings for the Condors. Overall, he's at 10 goals, 13 helpers, 44 shots on net and a plus-13 rating over 16 appearances. He'll likely continue to dominate in the AHL while awaiting his next chance with the Oilers.

Howard had a hat trick in AHL Bakersfield's 3-2 win over Coachella Valley on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Howard has earned nine points over his last four games. The winger is up to nine goals and 10 assists over 14 appearances since he was sent down from Edmonton in mid-November. Howard's continued success with the Condors makes it likely he'll get another chance with the Oilers before the end of the campaign.

Howard logged three assists in AHL Bakersfield's 5-4 overtime win over Coachella Valley on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Howard has a pair of three-point efforts over his last three games. He's settled into a decent groove for the Condors with 16 points through 13 appearances after losing his NHL roster spot back in November. The 21-year-old Howard should remain in contention for a call-up if he can keep putting up big numbers in the AHL.

Howard scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Bakersfield's 8-7 overtime win over Tucson on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Howard opened his AHL tenure with three straight multi-point efforts before cooling off. He broke out of the quiet stretch Saturday and now has six goals and seven assists through 11 outings. Howard will get all the time he needs to round out his game in the AHL before rejoining the Oilers.

Howard scored twice in AHL Bakersfield's 5-2 win over Calgary on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Howard was sent down to Bakersfield on Friday, and he's already earned two goals and two assists over two games with the Condors. The 21-year-old didn't get much of a chance at the NHL level, earning three points over his first 17 games. Howard could get a call-up if he continues to dominate the AHL.