Matthew Savoie ( ;2023-24PronunciationGuide.pdf born January 1, 2004) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a centre for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted ninth overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2022 NHL entry draft.
Playing career Junior Savoie applied for exceptional player status to enter the Western Hockey League (WHL) as a 15-year-old, but was rejected. The following week, he committed to play college ice hockey for the University of Denver. Despite his NCAA commitment, he was selected first overall in the 2019 WHL bantam draft by the Winnipeg Ice.
In June 2019, Savoie broke his commitment to Denver and signed with the Ice. He began the year with the Dubuque Fighting Saints of the United States Hockey League, where he recorded 38 points in 34 games. He entered the WHL upon turning 16, and in 22 games recorded seven points, all assists.
In his first full WHL season in 2021–22, Savoie led all rookies in scoring with 90 points in 65 games, ranking seventh overall and third on the Ice. Following the season, he was drafted ninth overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2022 NHL entry draft. He was subsequently signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the team on July 16, 2022.
Professional At the end of the 2022–23 WHL season, Savoie made his professional debut with the Rochester Americans, American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Sabres, appearing in two playoff games against the Hershey Bears.
Savoie sustained an upper-body injury during rookie camp entering the 2023–24 season, and began the year on injured reserve. On October 22, 2023, he was assigned to the Americans on a conditioning loan, where he recorded five points in six games. He was recalled to the Sabres on November 6, 2023. Savoie made his NHL debut on November 10, 2023, recording less than four minutes of ice time. The next day, he was reassigned to the WHL's Wenatchee Wild (who had moved from Winnipeg that summer). On January 4, 2024, he was traded from Wenatchee to the Moose Jaw Warriors in exchange for seven draft picks, including two first-round picks. Following his Warriors debut, in which he had two goals and five points in a 7–2 victory over the Vancouver Giants, Savoie was named WHL player of the week for the week ending January 14.
On July 5, 2024, Savoie was traded to the Edmonton Oilers, in exchange for Ryan McLeod and Tyler Tullio.
On February 22, 2025, Savoie recorded his first career NHL point in an away game against the Philadelphia Flyers, assisting on Leon Draisaitl's 41st goal of the season. He scored his first NHL goal on October 30 in a 4–3 overtime loss to the New York Rangers.
On April 16, 2026, Savoie scored his first career hat-trick in the final game of the 2025–26 season against the Vancouver Canucks, all in the first period. Savoie finished the season tied for sixth in rookie scoring.
Prior to the start of the 2026-67 season, Savoie was injured in training camp. On October 1, Savoie was placed on the Long-Term Injured Reserved.
Personal life Savoie's older brother, Carter, was drafted in the fourth round (100th overall) by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2020 NHL entry draft.
Career statistics Regular season and playoffs Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2019–20 Winnipeg Ice WHL 22 0 7 7 12 — — — — — 2020–21 Sherwood Park Crusaders AJHL 4 3 3 6 0 — — — — — 2020–21 Dubuque Fighting Saints USHL 34 21 17 38 8 2 0 0 0 15 2021–22 Winnipeg Ice WHL 65 35 55 90 32 10 6 6 12 2 2022–23 Winnipeg Ice WHL 62 38 57 95 26 19 11 18 29 8 2022–23 Rochester Americans AHL — — — — — 2 0 0 0 0 2023–24 Buffalo Sabres NHL 1 0 0 0 0 — — — — — 2023–24 Rochester Americans AHL 6 2 3 5 6 — — — — — 2023–24 Wenatchee Wild WHL 11 11 13 24 2 — — — — — 2023–24 Moose Jaw Warriors WHL 23 19 28 47 8 19 10 14 24 10 2024–25 Bakersfield Condors AHL 66 19 35 54 28 — — — — — 2024–25 Edmonton Oilers NHL 4 0 1 1 0 — — — — — 2025–26 Edmonton Oilers NHL 82 18 19 37 24 6 0 1 1 2 2025–26 Bakersfield Condors AHL 1 0 1 1 0 — — — — —NHL totals 87 18 20 38 24 6 0 1 1 2
International Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM 2019 Canada White U17 4th 6 1 5 6 2 2024 Canada WJC 5th 4 0 1 1 4Junior totals 10 1 6 7 6
Awards and honours Award Year USHL All-Rookie Team 2021WHL East First All-Star Team 2022 Ed Chynoweth Cup 2024
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