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Matthew Savoie is finding his stride with the Edmonton Oilers

It’s always good to see a young NHL player take that next step in their career. They’ve spent their time in junior, played their way through the AHL, but just haven’t been able to find a solid spot in the lineup with the big club.

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Oilers-Sabres Trade Back in Spotlight as Savoie Surges and McLeod Stalls

It’s been almost a year and a half since the Edmonton Oilers and Buffalo Sabres connected on a sizeable offseason trade that swapped forwards Ryan McLeod and Matt Savoie.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 9

Oilers Starting to Look Like Winners of Savoie-McLeod Trade with Sabres

With a pair of impressive home victories, 9-4 over the Seattle Kraken on Thursday (Dec. 4) and 6-2 over the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday (Dec. 6), the Edmonton Oilers have currently matched their longest win streak of 2025-26.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 9

Defensive numbers trending up and the Matt Savoie and Isaac Howard debate

It’s a good time to be an Edmonton Oilers fan again, with the team outscoring Seattle and Winnipeg by a combined score of 15-6 over the last two games.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 7

Matt Savoie scores again, depth goals, and Oilers’ third jerseys might be blessed by the Hockey Gods

The Oilers stomped the Kraken 9-4 on Thursday night for their first runaway offensive outing of the season, and I think we were all hopeful it was a sign the team was finally turning a corner.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 5

Unexpected Advice Sparked Savoie’s Breakaway Beauty vs. Kraken

Edmonton Oilers rookie forward Matt Savoie delivered the first multi-goal performance of his NHL career on Thursday night — and he almost had three — making sure to credit an unlikely source for a breakaway beauty.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / December 2

Edmonton Oilers Matthew Savoie passes the eye test, if not other stats

Matthew Savoie was acquired by the Edmonton Oilers in the summer of 2024 from Buffalo in exchange for Ryan McLeod and Tyler Tullio. The rookie has put up three goals and four assists in 26 games played so far this season.

NHL News / The Oil Rig / November 25

The Edmonton Oilers have a point-shot problem

What’s the first thing you think of when you think of the Edmonton Oilers offence? A highlight reel Connor McDavid goal? A Leon Draisaitl power play snipe?

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 23

Jack Roslovic’s insane value for the Oilers, Matt Savoie’s development, and a spicy night in Florida

After a couple of nights of moral victories and actual losses, the Edmonton Oilers were finally able to cash in on the improving vibes and lock in two big points… in Sunrise of all places.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 17

Scribe Suggests ‘Fans Shouldn’t Discount Trade Involving Howard’

Allan Mitchell’s latest analysis in The Athletic posed a surprising but interesting suggestion around Edmonton Oilers prospect Ike Howard — specifically, whether the young winger could factor into trade discussions as the 2025-26 deadline approaches.

NHL News / Oilersnation / November 17

Scenes From Morning Skate: Why Buffalo is must-win for Matt Savoie

The Edmonton Oilers face the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night at KeyBank Center, and this one’s personal. Not for the organization, not for the coaching staff, but for Matt Savoie—the young forward who gets to show his former team exactly what they traded away.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / November 17

The week ahead for the Edmonton Oilers: the lead up to a familiar matchup

The Edmonton Oilers finished their two-game homestead with a win against the Columbus Blue Jackets 5–4 in overtime. Two highlight goals were scored, and some of the Oilers’ set systems seem to be coming together right now.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 14

Why Matt Savoie should stay on Connor McDavid’s wing

Kris Knoblauch has been bringing Savoie along gradually in his first NHL season, deploying him in a bottom-six penalty-killing role, but that’s starting to change.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 14

Matt Savoie is heating up, Calvin Pickard questions, and the Oilers’ losing streak in Columbus

After a lucky offside call gave the Oilers the lane needed to pull out an OT win in Philly on Wednesday, they were back to work 24 hours later for a rematch against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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NHL News / The Oil Rig / November 13

Pair of Jacks winning the card game: Roslovic scores in OT again, Edmonton Oilers win 2–1

The bags were packed after the Edmonton Oilers’ comeback 5–4 overtime victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night, as the team prepared to embark on a marathon seven-game Eastern Conference road trip.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 31

Injury Update on Matt Savoie At Oilers’ Limited Morning Skate

The Edmonton Oilers held a limited optional skate Friday afternoon at Rogers Place, with just 12 players taking part — and one concerning development. Rookie forward Matt Savoie left the ice early, appearing to favor his left leg.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 30

Oilers’ Matt Savoie Scores First NHL Goal

Edmonton Oilers’ rookie Matt Savoie scored his first NHL goal on Thursday night (Oct. 30) against the New York Rangers with a power-play marker. He joined fellow rookie Isaac Howard, who scored his first NHL goal earlier in the season.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 27

Who Won the Savoie Trade? Former Oiler Finding Stride with Sabres

When the Edmonton Oilers shipped Ryan McLeod and prospect Tyler Tullio to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for Matt Savoie, the trade was seen as a gamble by both sides.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 23

Why Matt Savoie can help unlock the Oilers’ offence

The Edmonton Oilers haven’t exactly started this season with the high-octane offence we’ve come to expect from the two-time defending Western Conference Champs.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 6

Matt Savoie Might Be a Spark the Oilers Have Been Missing

The Edmonton Oilers might finally have a rookie who can make a little noise this season, and there’s a good chance he’s not another overhyped prospect who fades after ten games.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / August 30

Expectations for Edmonton Oilers’ Matthew Savoie in the upcoming season

The Edmonton Oilers are having a mini-youth revolution. Matthew Savoie stands as one of the key players jump-starting this revolution. Savoie enters the 2025–26 season looks to make the jump to the National Hockey League on a full time basis.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilers Daily / March 1

Oilers President says tough decision coming with Matthew Savoie at trade deadline

The Edmonton Oilers have called up top prospect Matthew Savoie and President Jeff Jackson sees him as a long term NHL piece, but Coach Knoblauch has stapled him to the bench.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilers Daily / February 9

Oilers insider hints roster move is coming for top prospect Matthew Savoie

Edmonton Oilers insider Bob Stauffer has hinted that a roster move could soon be coming to give top prospect Matthew Savoie a look in the NHL. Savoie has been firing on all cylinders in the AHL recently, putting together his offensive game and taking strides to become his team's best defensive forward too.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilers Daily / January 25

Edmonton Oilers shift plans for roster move involving top prospect Matthew Savoie

The Edmonton Oilers previously signalled they want to keep Matthew Savoie developing in the AHL this year, but a call up may soon be in the cards according to several Oilers analysts.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilers Daily / January 4

Reason Why Edmonton Oilers Refuse To Call Up Top Prospect Matt Savoie

Edmonton Oilers prospect Matthew Savoie is on a major scoring streak in the AHL promoting some fans to wonder about a call up, but it seems management wants their top prospect to season in the minor league.