O’Reilly’s Memorial Cup Return Comes With A Side of Trade-Deadline Bite

Sam O’Reilly is back at the Memorial Cup, and the path getting him there has already picked up a little NHL flavor. After moving through both OHL and NHL trade chatter, his return gives this tournament a different edge than the usual prospect showcase. The Memorial Cup always has scouts circling, but when a player’s name has already been kicked around by more than one front office, the room gets a little tighter.