Patrick Williamstheahl.com writer
Matthew SavoieThe National Hockey League has been advancing for a long time.
Savoie was acquired by Edmonton on July 5 last year and debuted in Philadelphia on Saturday afternoon, with Leon Draisaitl and Vasily Podkolzin And get assists.
Edmonton continues five East Coast swings in Washington on Sunday. After a two-week break in the NHL against the game in 4 countries, the oilers can benefit from the contribution of the 21-year-old player, following a compressed schedule.
Savoie was ranked ninth by Buffalo in the 2022 NHL Draft, a native of St. Albert, Alta, who is one Neighboring the city of Edmonton. He played junior hockey in the Western Hockey League and made his debut with the Rochester American during the 2023 Calder Cup playoffs. Last year, he played six games in Rochester, played one in the sabre and then completed his junior high school career in the WHL Championship game at Moose Jaw.
His first full professional season started this fall, Savoie was assigned to the Bakersfield Condor for further development. And he probably has passed the test, ranking third in third in AHL rookies with 37 points (13 goals, 24 assists) and 45 games plus 16 points.
Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch Knowing the value of the AHL experience to top prospects like Savoie; Knoblauch spent part of five seasons at the Hartford Wolves before coming to Edmonton in November 2023.
“We wanted to give him a little runway, see where he fits, and see [if] He is ready to help our team. “Nobrouch told reporters on Friday. “I definitely believe he is a player who can play in the NHL.” Is he the player who is going to do something and make our team better? Everything he did in the American League and everything we saw here, and we were so happy to see what he gave us at the Olympics. ”
After representing Condors in the AHL All-Star Classic earlier this month,
Savoie has scored six points in the last five games in the Condor before the recall. Prior to this, he participated in the 2025 AHL All-Star Classic, winning the fastest skating competition with a time of 13.654 seconds in the skill competition. Speed is the element that makes him successful. Of course, he is in production on the offensive end, but every possible NHL player must also be responsible for defense in today's game, and speed helps to allow Savoie to develop his game, which gives him a chance to go against his opponents Build the separation and close it when he doesn't have a puck, it's on them.
“I think a lot of it is just fast muscles,” Savay said of his speed. “I work with some nice skating coaches. I just feel like my lower body is good.”
During the long 2023-24 season, Savoie competed for four teams, in addition to representing Canada in the IIHF World Youth Championship. There was little slowdown in the offseason as Edmonton, NHL training camps and the industry moving to Bakersfield.
“It's definitely a transition from the pro level,” Savay said. “It took some adjustments, but I feel like the performance has been great for the last two months. Every game in the Pacific has been very nervous. You really have to Call at night, don't stay overnight.”
Whether he's in the case of oilers or the vultures (or both) entering stretching, Savoie will play pressure hockey as his rookie season continues to unfold. Edmonton is in the process of being the first place, while Bakersfield is currently tied for the final playoffs in its division. He has experience with Amerks in the 2023 playoffs.
“Enter [2023-24]I have more [comfort level] In the playoffs, the players around the camp. “Savai said. “That's great. They brought me in. I had to jump into a game and feel the atmosphere of the AHL playoffs, which was great. Just dipping into my feet and feeling what the intensity is, what the body is, I think I'm just taking on this experience, which is a good thing. ”
During the fifty years of the American Hockey League, Theahl.com writer Patrick Williams currently covers the NHL.com and Flosports leagues and is a regular contributor to Siriusxm NHL New Network Radio. He won the AHL’s James H. Ellery Memorial Award for his outstanding league coverage in 2016.
