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.

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.

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.