Tanner Howe thriving with Calgary after WHL trade

Tanner Howe, a forward prospect for the Pittsburgh Penguins, is thriving after a recent trade to the Calgary Hitmen in the WHL. He is focused on helping his new team win the league championship. Howe, 19, was traded from Regina on November 21 after the team decided to rebuild. This was his first trade and he initially found it surprising. "It hit me pretty hard," he said. However, he is happy to be with a strong contender like Calgary. Adjusting to a new team took some time for Howe. He played 10 games to feel comfortable in Calgary. The move from Regina to a bigger city was different, but he found his rhythm after a few games. Pittsburgh's assistant general manager, Jason Spezza, shared advice from his own experience with trades. He told Howe not to pressure himself to perform immediately. Spezza believes Howe has adapted well and is now contributing positively to his new team.