Matt Savoie Calls Opportunity With Oilers a ‘Young Player’s Dream’
The Edmonton Oilers acquiring Matthew Savoie from the Buffalo Sabres seemed like a trade proposal you would make in a video game and hope the other team accepted if you were the Oilers. Only having to give up Ryan McLeod and Tyler Tullio in exchange for the ninth overall selection in the 2022 Draft was a one-sided deal that has left fans from both fanbases scratching their heads.
While it will hurt not having McLeod added to the bottom six this season, it’s not hard to see that Dylan Holloway, Raphael Lavoie, and Savoie will be the replacements and will be looking to take bigger steps in their development in 2024-25. Whether or not Savoie plays in the NHL this season is one thing, but fans are excited to see what he can bring to the table in the future, and he seems excited to be joining the Oilers.
Savoie admitted to secretly supporting the Oilers during their recent playoff run, so it’s clear he is proud to be playing for the team he grew up a fan of in St. Albert, Alberta. With the Oilers having made some moves that will bolster their roster even more heading into the 2024-25 season, Savoie seems to have a similar opinion to many Oilers fans who are optimistic that the team can make another run to the Stanley Cup Final, but can win it this time around.
The Nashville Predators, Florida Panthers, and even the Utah Hockey Club all made some strong moves to increase their chances of a deep run this season, but it will be hard to bet against the Oilers.
