The Tampa Bay Lightning and Edmonton Oilers shook up their respective prospect pools with a major trade on Tuesday. The rare mid-July swap of top prospects will see the Oilers send 2024 first-round pick (No.

The deal severs ties with Howard, whose relationship with the Lightning soured this summer when he went unsigned following a stellar season at Michigan State in which he led Division I hockey in points per game and won the Hobey Baker Award as the top player in college hockey.

EDMONTON, AB – The Edmonton Oilers announced Tuesday they have acquired forward Isaac Howard from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for forward Sam O’Reilly. The Oilers also announced Howard has agreed to a three-year entry-level contract beginning in 2025-26.