US EditionMichigan 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.
- In a recent trade, the Tampa Bay Lightning sent top prospect Isaac Howard to the Edmonton Oilers for 18-year-old Sam O'Reilly, announced this week.
- Following contract disagreements, Howard refused to sign with the Lightning, seeking team choice, prompting Tampa Bay to trade his rights to Edmonton.
- Howard, Hobey Baker Award winner, scored 26 goals and 52 points in 37 college games, while O'Reilly posted 28 goals and 71 points in 62 OHL contests.
- The Oilers signed Howard to a three-year contract and plan to include him in their opening-night lineup, while the Lightning acquired O'Reilly on a multi-year deal.
- Looking ahead, Howard joins Oilers stars McDavid and Draisaitl, adding a young top-nine forward after weeks of speculation before the trade.
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