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Heading back to college Howard will return to Michigan State for his senior season, Cam Robinson of EliteProspects reports Wednesday.

Impact Perhaps the biggest aspect of Howard's decision is the fact that he will become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, which means he'll be available to sign with any NHL club following the 2025-26 collegiate campaign. This past year, the 21-year-old winger racked up 26 goals and 26 helpers in 37 appearances but likely feels he has unfinished business after the Spartans were bounced from the NCAA tournament.

APRIL 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Big Ten Player of the Year and Hobey Baker finalist Isaac Howard is back for one more year In a crazy turn of events, Michigan State star forward is planning a return to East Lansing for his senior season

APRIL 9, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

MSU hockey star Isaac Howard reportedly in 'staring content' with Tampa Bay Lightning Check out the latest update on whether star Isaac Howard will turn pro or return for another season at Michigan State

APRIL 5, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Spartans hockey star named finalist for Hobey Baker Award Michigan State star Isaac Howard has been named a finalist for the top award in college hockey

APRIL 5, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Lightning sign a pair of college players, but not Isaac Howard ... yet Connor Kurth and Lucas Mercuri will join AHL Syracuse. Howard, a Hobey Baker Award finalist, remains unsigned for now.

MARCH 30, 2025 • TAMPABAY.COM

Wins Big 10 POY award Howard was named the Big 10 Player of the Year on Tuesday.

Impact Howard racked up 24 goals and 23 helpers in 35 games for Michigan State this year. Selected by the Lightning with the 31st overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, the 20-year-old winger seems poised to make the jump to the professional ranks next year -- though he does have a year of collegiate eligibility remaining.

MARCH 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leads NCAA in scoring Howard has posted an NCAA-leading 43 points in 30 games with Michigan State this season.

Impact Howard has recorded more goals this season (22) than he had in his previous two collegiate campaigns combined. Selected by the Lightning with the 31st overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, the 20-year-old winger may not be back with the Spartans next year, as he figures to be in the mix to join AHL Syracuse or perhaps even making the NHL roster ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.

FEBRUARY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE