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.

Isaac Howard, who won the 2025 Hobey Baker Memorial Award as the top men's player in NCAA ice hockey, was traded to the Edmonton Oilers by the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday for Sam O'Reilly.

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.