NHL.com is providing in-depth prospect analysis for each of its 32 teams from Aug. 1-Sept. 1. Today, the top five prospects for the Tampa Bay Lightning, according to NHL.com.

1. Sam O'Reilly , F

How acquired: Traded from Edmonton Oilers on July 8

2024-25 season: London (OHL): 62 GP, 28-43-71

The Lightning acquired the 19-year-old in a trade for forward Isaac Howard, who was previously Tampa Bay's top prospect and the Hobey Baker Award winner as the top men’s NCAA player last season. Edmonton selected O'Reilly (6-foot-1, 178 pounds) with the No. 32 pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. He helped London win the Memorial Cup last season with six points (two goals, four assists) in the five games, including the primary assist on the game-winning goal in the championship game. He had 22 points (s

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