Scott Howson is a former professional ice hockey player and executive who has had a long and successful career in the sport. He began his career as a player, playing for the Kingston Canadians in the Ontario Hockey League before being drafted by the New York Islanders in 1982. He played for several teams in the minor leagues before retiring as a player in 1988.
After retiring as a player, Howson began his career as a coach and executive. He worked as an assistant coach for the Orlando Solar Bears in the International Hockey League before moving on to become the head coach of the Houston Aeros in the same league. He then moved on to become the general manager of the Orlando Solar Bears, where he helped lead the team to a championship in 2001.
In 2002, Howson was hired by the Edmonton Oilers as their assistant general manager. He worked in this role for several years before being promoted to the position of general manager in 2007. During his time as general manager, Howson helped lead the Oilers to the playoffs in 2006 and 2007, and was responsible for drafting several key players who would go on to have successful careers with the team.
In 2012, Howson was hired by the Columbus Blue Jackets as their general manager. During his time with the team, he oversaw several key trades and signings that helped turn the Blue Jackets into a playoff contender. He also helped develop several young players who would go on to become stars in the NHL, including Ryan Johansen and Cam Atkinson.
Despite his success with the Blue Jackets, Howson was fired from his position as general manager in 2013. He then took a job as a scout for the Edmonton Oilers, where he worked until 2018. In 2019, he was hired by the Edmonton Oilers as their director of player development, a position he still holds today.
Throughout his career, Scott Howson has been known for his keen eye for talent and his ability to develop young players. He has also been praised for his leadership skills and his ability to build successful teams. While he may no longer be a general manager, his contributions to the sport of hockey will be remembered for years to come.
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