Lightning Prospect Sam O’Reilly Earns First NHL Call-Up
Tampa Bay Lightning's top prospect, center Sam O’Reilly, has received his first NHL call-up following an injury to Brayden Point. O'Reilly, who played 12 games in the AHL with Syracuse, is set to make his NHL debut with the Lightning.
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, November 10, 2026 — The Tampa Bay Lightning has recalled top prospect Sam O’Reilly to the NHL roster. The forward is expected to make his league debut with the team following the call-up.
O’Reilly’s promotion comes as the Lightning are managing an injury to key player Brayden Point. The team has not provided specific details regarding the timeline for Point’s return.
Before joining the NHL roster, O’Reilly played 12 games with the Syracuse Crunch, the Lightning’s American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate. During his time in the AHL, O’Reilly gained experience in professional hockey.
The call-up marks a significant milestone for O’Reilly, who is considered one of the Lightning’s promising young talents. His impending NHL debut signifies the next step in his development within the organization.
Details regarding O’Reilly’s expected ice time or role in upcoming games were not immediately available. The Lightning organization typically assesses prospects through their AHL performance before integrating them into the NHL lineup.
Story summarized from the original created by By Eduardo A. Encina, Times staff on www.tampabay.com, see more information here.
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