LAS VEGAS, NV – The Edmonton Oilers acquired the 32nd-overall pick from the Philadelphia Flyers and selected forward Sam O'Reilly from the OHL's London Knights with the final pick of the first round of the 2024 Upper Deck NHL Draft on Friday.
The Oilers obtained the pick from the Flyers in exchange for a conditional first-round selection in either 2025 or 2026.
The 6-foot-1, 180-pound two-way centreman from Toronto, Ont. recorded 20 goals and 36 assists in 68 games with the Knights during his rookie OHL season, finishing third amongst OHL freshmen in scoring and getting named to the league's Second All-Rookie Team.
O'Reilly picked up five goals and 12 points in 16 playoff contests as part of London's OHL championship-winning side before adding a further one goal and three helpers during the 2024 Memorial Cup.
