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Lightning Call Up Former Oilers First-Round Pick

The Lightning are giving this former Oilers first-round pick a chance on their NHL roster.

By Michael DeRosa · The Hockey News

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 4:27 PM

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The Tampa Bay Lightning called up forward Sam O'Reilly from the AHL's Syracuse Crunch.
O'Reilly's NHL promotion comes following an injury to Lightning forward Brayden Point.
The Edmonton Oilers originally drafted O'Reilly 32nd overall in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft.

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The Tampa Bay Lightning have recalled forward Sam O'Reilly from their AHL affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch. The roster move comes as Lightning star Brayden Point is currently sidelined due to an injury.

O'Reilly, a 20-year-old forward, was drafted 32nd overall by the Edmonton Oilers in 2024 before Tampa Bay acquired him in the 2025 off-season for Isaac Howard. He has recorded four points across 12 games with Syracuse this season.

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