Matthew Savoie: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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Owen Michaels is living proof that offensive totals don’t tell the whole story when it comes to a player. Not much was made of the fact that the Edmonton Oilers signed the undrafted college free agent last spring.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / October 1

Oilers place Savoie, Regula on LTIR; Nugent-Hopkins on IR

Some more bad news in Edmonton. On Thursday, the Edmonton Oilers announced that forward Matthew Savoie and defenseman Alec Regula have both been placed on long-term injured reserve, while center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has been put on injured reserve.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 1

Oilers Place Ryan Nugent-Hopkins On IR, Matt Savoie On LTIR

The Edmonton Oilers announced a series of transactions this morning involving four players. The team placed veteran forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins on injured

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / September 29

4 Oilers Forwards Who Need to Step Up with Savoie Out

The Edmonton Oilers aren’t heading into the 2026-27 season the way they would have liked. This team is already ravaged by injuries, the most recent of which involves Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, who is expected to miss roughly two weeks with a lower-body injury.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 29

Oilers injury update: Savoie timeline could extend ‘eight weeks’, Dickinson ‘a bit away’

Mike Babcock’s injury update didn’t make for optimistic listening as the Edmonton Oilers begin the 2026-27 regular season. In the morning scrum before the home opener, he surprised reporters by saying that Ryan Nugent-Hopkins would not play tonight versus the Vancouver Canucks.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / September 29

Oilers’ Savoie, Andersen out long-term; Dickinson still not close

The preseason injury woes surrounding the Edmonton Oilers will haunt the team heading into the regular season. Speaking to reporters after morning skate on Tuesday, head coach Mike Babcock said a few players are expected to be out long-term.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 20

The Oilers can’t risk going all season without signing Savoie to extension

In recent times, teams across the National Hockey League have been signing young, high-potential players with limited action to long-term deals. Back in early August, the Pittsburgh Penguins signed Ville Koivunen to an eight-year deal with a cap hit worth $4 million.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 16

Bowman on Savoie extension: ‘I’m confident that’s going to work itself out in time’

The NHL saw a flurry of contract extensions over the past few days ahead of the deadline to sign under the old collective bargaining agreement. The new rules, which kicked in on Wednesday, cut the maximum term for new contracts from eight years to seven.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / September 16

Oilers GM Talks Opportunity to Sign 18-Goal Guy Before Deadline

Stan Bowman spoke with the Edmonton Oilers media contingent on Wednesday and was asked for an update on Matt Savoie. Discussing both Savoie’s injury and the status of contract negotiations, Bowman said he didn’t have an update, per se, on Savoie’s return date.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 16

Oilers injury update: Regula and Janmark ahead of Savoie and Andersen in rehab timeline

The Edmonton Oilers are about to start training camp without two key pieces of their lineup. Returning forward Matt Savoie and newcomer netminder Frederik Andersen will not skate at camp, said general manager Stan Bowman on Wednesday morning, adding there is no time frame for their return.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 14

Extensions for Ostlund and Minten give Oilers outline to lock up Matt Savoie

Tomorrow is the final day for NHL teams to hand out contracts with eight-year terms as the league’s new collective bargaining agreement will fully kick in.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / September 10

Bruins’ Extension for Fraser Minten Directly Impacts Matthew Savoie

The Boston Bruins recently extended forward Fraser Minten, rewarding him with a seven-year extension starting in the 2027-28 season, with a $7.2 million average annual value.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 8

The Minten Contract Is a Warning Shot: Oilers’ Delay Could Cost Millions on Matt Savoie

Fraser Minten just signed a seven‑year deal with the Boston Bruins worth $7.2 million AAV — the latest example of the NHL’s new trend: long‑term, high‑AAV bets on young players who haven’t fully broken out yet.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 7

How concerning is Matt Savoie missing training camp for the Oilers?

The Edmonton Oilers got some tough off-season news when it was announced that Matt Savoie will be missing from training camp and will be out until late October with a lower-body injury.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / September 1

4 Free-Agent Forwards the Oilers Could Sign to Improve Forward Depth

The 2026-27 season is roughly one month from getting underway, yet the Edmonton Oilers have already been hit by bad news. It was announced last week that goaltender Frederik Andersen, defenceman Alec Regula, and forwards Matt Savoie and Mattias Janmark won’t be participating in training camp due to injury.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 29

Stan Bowman Provides Injury Updates On Matthew Savoie And Frederik Andersen

The Oilers certainly made some headlines this week when they announced that four players wouldn’t be available at the start of training camp due to various

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 28

‘We’re not worried about this’: Oilers GM Stan Bowman on Savoie, Andersen injuries

Injuries happen. That’s the message Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman is sending in the wake of offseason injuries to forward Matt Savoie and goaltender Frederik Andersen.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 27

Oilers injury update: Savoie, Andersen out until late October

The latest report says the injuries to two Edmonton Oilers could extend into the regular season. The team issued a statement Wednesday afternoon saying Matt Savoie and Frederik Andersen are expected to miss training camp after sustaining injuries during off-season training sessions.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 27

31 Oilers Questions: Can Isaac Howard take a step forward like Matthew Savoie did in 2025-26?

This August, Oilersnation will ask one question about every Edmonton Oilers player projected to be on the 2026-27 roster in preparation for the upcoming season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 26

Matthew Savoie Among Four Oilers Unavailable For Start Of Camp

The Edmonton Oilers will kick off training camp with four players sidelined by injury. Those players include forwards Mattias Janmark and Matthew Savoie, defenseman Alec Regula, and goaltender Frederik Andersen per Chris Johnston of The Athletic.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / August 26

Savoie, Andersen among four Oilers players missing training camp

The Edmonton Oilers will begin their preperation for the 2026-27 NHL season well short of full strength. On Wednesday, the Oilers announced that forwards Matt Savoie and Mattias Janmark, along with defenseman Alec Regula and goaltender Frederik Andersen, are expected to miss the team’s training camp in September.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 18

This Could Be a Breakout Season for the Oilers’ Matt Savoie

Something unique happened to Edmonton Oilers forward Matt Savoie at the end of the 2025-26 NHL season. Before the Feb. 6-24 Olympic break, Savoie was struggling to produce and only amassed nine goals and 18 points in 63 games.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 16

Does Oilers’ Sophomore Matt Savoie Have Something to Prove in 2026-27?

Matt Savoie doesn’t have anything left to prove about whether he belongs in the Edmonton Oilers lineup or the NHL. He settled that debate last season with an 18-goal breakout campaign that has many believing he can be a member of the team’s top six moving forward.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 29

Why Matt Savoie Should Be the Oilers’ Next Core Contract

The Edmonton Oilers have not recently been bolstered by much young talent pushing for significant roles. Overall, the team has been one of the older groups in the league for quite some time—something that’s common among teams contending for the Stanley Cup.