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The Sabres announced they’ve recalled 2022 first-round pick Noah Östlund from AHL Rochester. The 21-year-old forward could be in line to make his NHL debut tomorrow against the Lightning.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / April 4

How Matt Savoie Could Impact the Oilers’ Playoff Run

As the Edmonton Oilers continue to battle for a higher seed in the NHL Playoffs, they are simultaneously trying to get healthier as a team. With multiple players both day-to-day and on long-term injured reserve, it makes it more difficult to compete in a crowded Western Conference.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 31

Oilers Prospect Report: Help Isn’t Far Away

For some time now, the Oilers have been caught in a hamster wheel when it comes to incorporating young players into the lineup. This goes back several years.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Rumors / March 25

Oilers GM Stan Bowman weighs in on Connor McDavid extension

Allan Mitchell of The Athletic: The Edmonton Oilers are light on the prospects. They’ve had to trade draft picks, and it’s something that shouldn’t be seen as a negative.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 23

Should the Oilers Bring in Matthew Savoie Next Season?

Since his acquisition from the Buffalo Sabres earlier this season, Matthew Savoie has only played four games for the Edmonton Oilers. Savoie, 21, only recorded one point in his NHL stint.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilers Daily / March 14

Oilers need roster move to solve secondary scoring problems

The Edmonton Oilers dropped another loss to the New Jersey Devils, and again struggled to get any offence going outside the team's top line of McDavid and Draisaitl.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 5

Oilers Assign Matt Savoie Amid More Possible Deadline Moves

The Edmonton Oilers assigned forward Matt Savoie to the Bakersfield Condors on Wednesday, their AHL affiliate. Many in Oilers Nation were disappointed, as Savoie had played well but arguably wasn’t given a long enough look to see how he could help the team down the stretch.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 5

Edmonton Oilers reassign Matthew Savoie

Matthew Savoie’s first opportunity with the Edmonton Oilers will be short-lived. The Oilers announced they’ve reassigned Savoie to their AHL affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 5

Oilers return top prospect Matt Savoie to AHL Bakersfield

Matt Savoie is headed back to Bakersfield. The Edmonton Oilers announced on Wednesday that they’ve loaned the 21-year-old forward to the Condors, the organization’s American Hockey League affiliate.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 5

Oilers’ first period collapse was awful, and the pushback was no better, but at least Leon Draisaitl scored

After a big win in Carolina on Saturday to snap their losing streak, the Edmonton Oilers were back at Rogers Place for the first time since February 7th with the hopes of continuing their success over the Anaheim Ducks.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / March 2

Oilers Completely Mishandling Matt Savoie Following Recent Call-Up

Edmonton Oilers fans were overjoyed when it was announced that their team had acquired Matt Savoie from the Buffalo Sabres. The 21-year-old, who was selected ninth overall in 2022, was viewed as a borderline elite prospect who immediately became the best young piece in the Oilers’ organization.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / March 1

Oilers News & Rumours: Binnington, Savoie, Gibson

The Edmonton Oilers have been front and center for many fans around the NHL as everyone is waiting to see what they will do at the 2025 Trade Deadline.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilers Daily / February 27

Oilers Coach Knoblauch explains controversial healthy scratch, faces criticism for strategy

The Edmonton Oilers are in a major rut before facing the Florida Panthers in a Stanley Cup Final rematch, and coach Knoblauch is taking some criticism for recent lineup decisions and strategy.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 27

Jeff Skinner replaces Matt Savoie in Oilers’ top-six against Panthers

The Edmonton Oilers coaching staff has reunited a top-six group that hasn’t been seen since the early days of the season. Kris Knoblauch and co. have moved to bring back the top line of Connor McDavid, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Zach Hyman amid one of the Oilers captain’s worst stretches in some time.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 24

Could Matt Savoie be the Oilers’ version of Jake Guentzel?

Before we get into the specifics, I will admit that I’m leery of making player comparisons, because no two situations are completely identical. Keep that in mind when we look at why I see some key similarities between Jake Guentzel’s introduction to the NHL and the Oilers’ Matt Savoie.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 23

Sleepy Oilers fall to Flyers as Savoie shines in debut

Death, taxes and the Oilers struggling in their first game after a long break. The issue of Edmonton falling flat in these spots has long plagued this team and it reared its ugly head Saturday, when in their first game out of the 4 Nations Face-Off break, they fell flat against the Philadelphia Flyers, falling 6-3.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 22

Watch: Matt Savoie scores first NHL point in first game with Oilers

It didn’t take long for Matt Savoie to make his impact felt for the Edmonton Oilers. After months of grinding away in the American Hockey League, working on his game and doing everything asked of him, Savoie got recalled to the big club this week, making his Oilers debut on Saturday against the Philadelphia Flyers.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 21

It’s Matthew Savoie Time — What the Oilers can expect from their top prospect

When Ryan McLeod was traded to the Buffalo Sabres for Matthew Savoie, it was generally received positively among fans in Edmonton. McLeod had been a very good third-line center with a defensive focus and he had some utility as a winger higher in the lineup.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 21

Matthew Savoie will make his Oilers debut this weekend

Matt Savoie will make his Edmonton Oilers debut this weekend. Technically, it won’t be his NHL debut as he played one game with the Buffalo Sabres last season.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / February 21

Oilers Prospect Matt Savoie Is Finally Getting His Opportunity

Edmonton Oilers top prospect Matthew Savoie is finally getting his chance with the big club during their upcoming five-game road trip. He was recently called up and was skating alongside Leon Draisaitl and Vasily Podkolzin in the absence of 4 Nations Face-Off participants Connor McDavid and Viktor Arvidsson.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 19

Oilers expected to recall exciting forward prospect

The Oilers have to be excited about Savoie’s early showings, after acquiring him for Ryan McLeod last summer.

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 18

Top Prospect Could Make NHL Debut with Oilers on Road Trip

Top Edmonton Oilers prospect Matt Savoie is set to join the team on their upcoming Eastern Conference road trip, hinting his NHL debut could be imminent.

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 / The Hockey Writers / February 3