The Edmonton Oilers will likely be retaining an in depth eye on Matthew Savoie throughout the rookie camp this week. Bob Stauffer stated throughout a video hit from the Younger Stars Traditional in Penticton that there’s a possibility for the Oilers to have landed a possible top-six winger within the commerce that noticed the Oilers transfer Ryan McLeod to the Buffalo Sabres for Savoie.
Stauffer added that Savoie is a man who has dominated offensively within the Western Hockey League with a few 90-point seasons. He famous, “I used to be just a little bit shocked Buffalo moved him I perceive why they went and bought Ryan McLeod as a result of they needed to have some pace tempo into their sport. That stated, I believe… it’s going to be actually intriguing..”
Stauffer predicts that Savoie might presumably play with one other new prospect in Sam O’Reilly to start out the rookie match. He famous that the Oilers have gotten 4 gamers right here who had at the very least 90 factors within the final season in main junior and it will not shock, given the age of Savoie, that he could be one of many extra dominant gamers right here. “He’s an enormous participant for this Oilers group and I wouldn’t rule him out of taking part in video games within the NHL this season. However, I believe when you take a look at what Dallas did with Logan Stankhoven final yr, he is likely to be on an identical observe for Matt Savoie.
What Type Of Ceiling Does Matthew Savoie Have with Oilers?
He stated Savoie lit it up and has nice end and a slick set of arms. He can course of the sport. He argued that Savoie might probably be a top-six complimentary winger. Tony Brar stated Savoie was shifty and produced 47 factors and 23 video games with Moosejaw final yr within the WHL. Everybody on the panel believed Savoie might actually impress this week.
It will likely be intriguing to see what the Oilers do with Savoie if he crushes it in rookie camp. Will they provide him a shot to make the workforce? That’s his objective. Or, will they slow-play his improvement and ensure that when he comes up, he stays up?
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