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Michigan State Hockey Loses Nation’s Top Player in NHL Trade

ALBERTA, CANADA, JUL 9 – The Lightning traded Isaac Howard due to contract disputes and acquired signed prospect Sam O'Reilly, who has a strong two-way game and comes with an entry-level contract through 2028.

  • The Tampa Bay Lightning traded top prospect Isaac Howard to the Edmonton Oilers for Sam O'Reilly this week, involving high-profile prospects and imminent roster changes.
  • Following Howard's refusal to sign an entry-level contract, Tampa Bay traded him to Edmonton for a young prospect after failed negotiations with his camp.
  • Howard, Hobey Baker Award winner with 26 goals in 37 college games, and O'Reilly, with 28 goals and 71 points in 62 OHL games, highlight their impressive credentials.
  • The Oilers signed Howard to a three-year entry-level deal and plan to include him in their opening-night roster, while the Lightning secured O'Reilly on a multiyear contract.
  • With this addition, Howard joins stars McDavid and Draisaitl, providing a young top-nine forward to strengthen Edmonton's roster for the upcoming season.
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EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers have acquired 21-year-old forward Isaac Howard from the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Oilers sent forward Sam O’Reilly, a 2024 first-round draft pick, in exchange. Howard, who won the Hobey Baker award as the…

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Sportsnet broke the news in Canada on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
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