Sabres Could Regret Trading Former Top Prospect
The Sabres made a very risky move, parting ways with one of their former top prospects.
thehockeynews.comHere’s what’s most up-to-date on Matt Savoie and trade context:
- Matt Savoie, the 9th overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, was traded from the Buffalo Sabres to the Edmonton Oilers in July 2024 in a deal that sent Ryan McLeod and Tyler Tullio to Buffalo. The trade was framed as Sabres upgrading at third-line center with McLeod while parting with a top prospect in Savoie.[1][2][4]
- In the 2024–25 period, Savoie contributed in the Oilers’ system and there was discussion about how he fit into Edmonton’s long-term plans, including questions about his immediate role for the NHL club and potential extensions or recalls as he progressed through the organization.[3][6]
- By early 2025, there was continued debate among analysts and followers about whether Savoie would be retained long-term by Edmonton or if the Oilers might explore a trade or other roster moves to align with their competitive window, given the challenge of balancing immediate needs with prospect development.[9][3]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest game-by-game updates, contract notes, or trade rumors around Savoie from specific outlets (e.g., official team notes, major NHL news sites) and summarize with timestamps. I can also create a quick timeline or a short pros-vs-cons note on whether Edmonton should keep him or consider a trade, with supporting citations.