"Look good, feel good."
No NHL hopeful embodied that statement more than Isaac Howard.
The 17-year old was touted as one of the best prospects coming out of North America this season. Sporting News' Bryan Murphy had him slated to go No. 18 to the Stars in his final first round mock draft.
Howard ended up slipping slightly to the Lightning at No. 31. But decked out in a clean snow-white suit and a sleek grey turtleneck, Howard looked like a million bucks. He even had the American flag belt buckle to boot.
Isaac Howard aka Don Johnson was “Best Dressed Available” in Round 1. Goes to @TBLightning at no. 31 pic.twitter.com/sbo1w7OkyC
— Jamison Coyle (@JamisonCoyle) July 8, 2022
Turtleneck, chain, American flag belt buckle, I’m buying my Isaac Howard jersey right now pic.twitter.com/vhihqXXX9q
— Andrew Weiss (@WeissHockeyTalk) July 8, 2022
Very nice, indeed.
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Howard knew he was dripping, too. Listen to his pre-draft interview. The guy was exuding the style of a pure fashionista.
"No better time than now to whip out the white suit and get the American belt buckle to go with it. Dress to impress, that's my memo."
— NHL Network (@NHLNetwork) July 8, 2022
Honestly Isaac Howard's pre-#NHLDraft fit was so 💧💧💧 we couldn't not post it. He'll fit right in with @TBLightning 😎 pic.twitter.com/HZESCw240s
“I wear the belt because I love America.” - Isaac Howard, aka “Ice Man.” pic.twitter.com/rqqZSsvRmE
— Joe Smith (@JoeSmithTB) July 8, 2022
"Dress to impress, that's my memo," Howard said.
Well, he certainly did that Thursday night.
Howard, also known as "The Ice Man", was even more bold after getting selected.
"I think I'm the best looking guy here so, you know, I decided to be the best dressed too."
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) July 8, 2022
Isaac Howard, ladies and gentlemen. ✨#NHLDraft | @TBLightning pic.twitter.com/2bPGTRj8fH
That's one way to get people talking.
A lot of pundits see Howard as a potential steal at No. 31. Getting a chance to develop in the incubator that is Tampa Bay's farm system should help with his progression.
Either way, Howard looks poised to be stunting on and off the ice at the next level.