Here’s the latest on Matthew Savoie and the Oilers (Savoie is often referenced in connection with the Oilers’ plans around 2025–2026).
- Savoie has been in and out of Edmonton’s NHL lineup, with several evaluations of whether he’s ready for a bigger role and how he fits on specialty units like the penalty kill. This has been a common talking point for the Oilers’ internal development plan and roster moves around the 2025–26 season. [Source: Hockey Writers, TheAHL.com, The Score, Yahoo Sports articles from late 2024 to early 2026]
- There has been ongoing discussion about recall opportunities from Bakersfield and how his development might translate to a top-six or penalty-killing role, especially as Edmonton adjusts its roster around cap considerations and injuries. [Source: The Score, NHL.com/Oilers, The Hockey News]
If you’d like, I can pull the very latest headlines and categorize them (trade rumors, recall news, injury/context, and game-day notes) and provide brief summaries with links. I can also track Savoie’s activity in the next week and compile a compact update.
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In this article, we look at the latest news and rumours surrounding the Edmonton Oilers as of February 23rd, 2026.
thehockeywriters.comRelax. Matt Savoie heading back to Bakersfield is not what it looks like.
thehockeynews.comIn this article, we look at a statement made from recently acquired Edmonton Oilers forward Matthew Savoie.
thehockeywriters.com“We want to give him a little runway, seeing where he fits in, and seeing [if] he’s ready to help our team,” Knoblauch told reporters on Friday. “I have absolute belief that he is a player that can play in the NHL. Is he a player that is going to move the needle and make our team better? What he’s done in the American League and what we’ve seen here, we’re very excited to see what he gives us in the games.”
theahl.comThe Edmonton Oilers are counting on some internal development to push them over the top next season, and the organization believes 21-year-old Matt Savoie is among the players capable of a big breakout."There is some growth from within," Oilers general manager Stan Bowman said, according to NHL.com's Derek Van Diest. "I think Matt Savoie is probably poised to take a big step next year."Savoie was acquired from the Buffalo Sabres last offseason in a deal for Ryan McLeod and Tyler Tullio. He...
www.thescore.com'I feel like it's really important to play well, but I think it's just about getting back into the mix and getting your skating legs back, your habits back and dialled in for Main Camp," said the St. Albert product
www.nhl.comMatthew Savoie had a smile on his face the entire time talking to media on Monday. Because, pinch him, the St. Albert native is now a member of the Edmonton Oilers.
edmonton.ctvnews.caMatt Savoie scoring his first NHL goal should have been the story. The 21-year-old crashing the net, Adam Henrique's shot deflecting off his skate and past Igor Shesterkin on the power play—that's a moment a kid remembers forever. The kind of thing that gets framed and hung in basements and retold at family dinners years later.
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