Sam O'Reilly, centre, poses after being selected by the Edmonton Oilers during the first round of the NHL hockey draft Friday, June 28, 2024, in Las Vegas. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Steve Marcus
October 21, 2024 - 12:29 PM
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers signed forward Sam O’Reilly to a three-year entry-level contract on Monday.
O'Reilly, an 18-year-old Toronto native, was selected with the 32nd overall pick in the NHL Draft last June.
He had one goal over four pre-season games with the Oilers before being returned to the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League.
O'Reilly had 56 points (20-36) over 68 games with the Knights last season.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 21, 2024.
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