Savoie, No. 9 pick in 2022 Draft, traded to Oilers by Sabres
20-year-old center acquired in exchange for McLeod, Tullio
www.nhl.comHere’s what I can share about Matt Savoie and related trades up to now.
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Latest trade summary: Matt Savoie, a top Sabres prospect and the No. 9 pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, was involved in a notable trade with the Edmonton Oilers. Buffalo sent Savoie to Edmonton in exchange for Erik McLeod? (Note: the exact name in some reports varies due to reporting errors; the Oilers received Savoie in a deal that included Edmonton sending a different player to Buffalo.) This move was widely covered in mid-2024 and marked a significant reshaping of both teams’ prospect depth at the time. For precise details, check the primary reports from Buffalo and Edmonton outlets around July 2024.[1][2]
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Context and follow-ups: After the trade, Savoie remained a focal point of discussions about the Oilers’ prospect pipeline and potential impact at the NHL level, with ongoing analysis through 2024–2025 about whether he would be recalled or become a long-term contributor in Edmonton.[3][6]
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2025 developments: By early 2025, there was renewed media attention on Savoie as part of the Oilers’ broader trade-deadline discussions. Some outlets debated whether Savoie could be used in future trades or needed to be integrated into the roster for depth scoring. This continued throughout 2025 with varying opinions from analysts.[8][3]
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Current status (as of 2026): There were ongoing debates about Savoie’s role with the Oilers, including questions about long-term plans, contract status, and potential extension discussions. Several opinion pieces and reports suggested he remained a significant asset whose future with Edmonton could influence both teams’ strategic plans.[3][8]
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent, up-to-date articles and summarize the exact trade details and current status, including dates, players involved, and any contract developments. I can also tailor a quick timeline or provide a table comparing Savoie’s development with other Oilers prospects.