The Edmonton Oilers acquired Matt Savoie in a trade for Ryan McLeod, but he played only four games with the team during the 2024-25 season, spending most of his time in the AHL. With expectations for a breakout rookie campaign in 2025-26, GM Stan Bowman and coach Kris Knoblauch highlighted Savoie’s potential as a reliable two-way player, particularly for the penalty kill, while the team also welcomes Hobey Baker Award winner Isaac Howard to enhance their top-six options.
