Oilers Target Owen Tippett in Proposed Trade With Flyers

The Edmonton Oilers could pursue Philadelphia Flyers winger Owen Tippett in a proposed blockbuster trade as the team looks to strengthen its offense and capitalize on its championship window with Connor McDavid under contract for two more years. The proposal, highlighted by Heavy.com, would send Edmonton a proven scoring winger while Philadelphia would receive young talent and future draft picks.

Edmonton entered the season with a 6-1-1 record, according to the source article. Tippett, who is in the third year of an eight-year, $49.6 million contract with Philadelphia, would provide another option in the Oilers' top six and potentially remain with the club for several seasons.

The proposed deal would send Tippett to Edmonton in exchange for forward prospect Isaac Howard, defenseman prospect Beau Akey, a 2028 first-round pick and a 2028 third-round pick belonging to St. Louis.

Tippett has recorded one goal and one assist for two points in nine games this season, according to the source. Despite his slow start, the article describes him as a consistent 25-plus-goal scorer who could provide additional secondary offense for Edmonton.

Philadelphia's potential return would center on Howard and the two draft selections. The source identifies the Flyers' difficult start as a possible reason for the organization to consider rebuilding, with Howard offering a young forward who could contribute to that effort.

Howard, 22, recorded two assists in eight games this season, according to the article. He won the Hobey Baker Award as the top player in college hockey during the 2024-25 season and entered the current campaign with expectations of earning a top-six role in Edmonton.

However, The Athletic's Janson Duench reported that Howard's place in the lineup had become uncertain as the Oilers prioritized immediate results. Duench also noted that Edmonton acquired Howard from Tampa Bay in exchange for prospect Sam O'Reilly.

Duench described the challenges facing Howard and Oilers general manager Stan Bowman in his assessment of the young forward's situation.

"Oilers general manager Stan Bowman has something to lose with Howard. Acquired from Tampa Bay for prospect Sam O'Reilly, the 2025 Hobey Baker winner entered the season with top-six hopes but is currently stuck on the fourth line," Duench wrote.

Howard's limited role could become more difficult to maintain as injured Edmonton forwards approach their returns, according to Duench. The 22-year-old remains a skilled and hardworking winger on an entry-level contract, but the team's immediate objectives could influence decisions about his development.

Duench outlined the potential lineup implications and Edmonton's short-term priorities in his report.

"With several injured forwards nearing a return, Howard's spot in the lineup is also in jeopardy. While the 22-year-old winger is skilled and hardworking and holds value on an entry-level contract, the win-now Oilers don't have years to wait for an extended development," Duench wrote.

Akey, 21, is playing in the American Hockey League and could compete for NHL playing time in the near future, according to the source article. He projects as a potential third-pairing defenseman who can contribute offensively from the blue line.

The proposed transaction remains a trade scenario rather than a confirmed agreement between Edmonton and Philadelphia. The package would give the Flyers two future draft selections and two prospects while allowing the Oilers to add an established winger during their current competitive window.