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One of the biggest issues for the Edmonton Oilers this season has been the revolving door of the third line. The top line of Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Connor McDavid, and Zach Hyman has been set in stone since Hyman’s return from injury, and it’s been one of the best lines in hockey.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 7

The Howard, Roslovic, and Savoie line deserves an opportunity to be the Oilers’ full-time third line

The Edmonton Oilers may have figured out their third line. On Tuesday evening, Adam Henrique went down with an injury, playing just two shifts. That meant the Oilers needed to be creative as they were down to 11 forwards.

Edmonton Oilers News / Athlon Sports / January 3

Oilers’ Decision Involving Matt Savoie Gets Rejected by TSN Analyst

The Edmonton Oilers are testing a bold lineup idea ahead of Saturday’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers. At practice, head coach Kris Knoblauch unveiled a third line made up entirely of rookies.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 2

Oilers open 2026 with a kid line as Savoie centres Howard, Hutson in practice

The Edmonton Oilers will be opening the New Year with a kid line. During Friday’s practice, Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch had recently recalled Isaac Howard and Quinn Hutson on the third line together, with fellow rookie Matt Savoie up the middle.

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 27

New Year's hockey resolutions for 2026

Another year is in the books, and with the shift in the calendar often come New Year’s resolutions, self-imposed mission statements intended to better ourselves and/or conquer our problems.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 9

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.

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.

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.

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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 / 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, 2025

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, 2025

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.