Confirmed Trade: [BUF/EDM] Ryan McLeod and Tyler Tullio for Matt Savoie

[McFlyingV]

Sabres also got Tullio. Mostly a nothing prospect IMO. But there’s atleast one amateur scout in Edmonton who thinks he will be a player cause of his grit. Sabres fans can look up Bruce Curlock if they want to feel good about their additions today. Very detailed scouting reports provided for both of the new Sabres today.

Just wasn't room for Tullio on this roster. Only room for 1 guy who's only good at hockey because his dad's rich.

 

[BKarchitect]

They found a replacement for Draisatl next year. Good trade for Edmonton.

What an incredible exaggeration.

Savoie is most likely not even a center at the NHL level, and he will definitely need AHL seasoning. A realistic projection of him is a skilled, slippery middle six winger who can play on special teams. He will be Jeff Skinner's replacement, more than anything, if he is NHL ready in 2025-26.

Still a really good prospect and return for Edmonton though.

Viscerally my first reaction for Buffalo on this one was "ooof". But McLeod will definitely help them and is still pretty young himself. If Buffalo can challenge for the playoffs and McLeod solidifies the third line defensively, I think the Sabres will feel ok about this.

 

[TageGod]

Now that absolutely makes a ton of sense. If Savoie isn't the type of player your coach likes, its best to trade him now before he kills any value the player has.

Savoie is a 200 ft dog with no weaknesses in his game. He is absolutely not a player any coach wouldn’t like.

 

[Perfect_Drug]

this doesn't make much sense unless there was a problem with Savoie that none of us know about.

Just realised you have Adam Jensen as your avatar. I was one of the Artists who made him!

 

[McFlyingV]

Dude, this entire thread is 90% of people shitting on the sabres and saying exactly what you said they aren’t. Your oiler victim mentality must be extremely strong not to see that. Holy crap?

I'm aware what the general consensus is, and this has nothing to do with takes on Edmonton. This is everything to do with how bad a vocal minority are on this board.

 

[belair]

I don’t hate the Oilers whatsoever. I am an unbiased neutral fan. I see a 5’9” forward that can only bring offence and I see a flawed prospect that is going to get eaten alive come playoff time.

Good thing he's probably two years away from having to play in those high stress situations.

The Oilers have a farm team with a pretty decent selection of skilled forwards to help him get his footing as a pro.

 

[CupofOil]

I'm happy with the trade as an Oilers fan but I think McLeod is being a bit undersold here. He's not a bum by any means, 3rd liner that can really help Buffalo now and is young enough to be part of the team for a while. They need to start winning sooner than later and have a surplus of prospects, kind of surprising that Savoie didn't have more value but McLeod makes them better now.

 

[TheNumber4]

Just wasn't room for Tullio on this roster. Only room for 1 guy who's only good at hockey because his dad's rich.

Lol didn’t know that Tullio dad was rich.

 

[Ol' Jase]

So he did well with opportunity and struggled without it?

Why would they not just keep doing what was working?

He’s allergic to any form of engagement. Needs to be on a line that solely relies on perimeter play.

 

[AuraSphere]

Am I missing something.... in what world does Ryan Mcleod bring back even a late 1st/2nd let alone Matt Savoie....

Soemething is definitely off....

 

[Mattilaus]

Lol didn’t know that Tullio dad was rich.

He's a hockey player, all of them have rich dads.

 

[ManofSteel55]

Lol didn’t know that Tullio dad was rich.

Most hockey players dads are rich.

 

[CupofOil]

Part of me wonders if Buffalo is looking at Florida and is like "Oh crap, Savoie is 5'9" and the players are getting bigger now" and is doing this trade as a result. Actually, this trade isn't terrible for Buffalo. McLeod has a ton of value as a cost-controlled middle-6 center.

McLeod is better on wing than center. Most of his offensive numbers this season occurred on Draisaitl's wing.

 

[AuraSphere]

I'm happy with the trade as an Oilers fan but I think McLeod is being a bit undersold here. He's not a bum by any means, 3rd liner that can really help Buffalo now and is young enough to be part of the team for a while. They need to start winning sooner than later and have a surplus of prospects, kind of surprising that Savoie didn't have more value but McLeod makes them better now.

4 pts in 24 playoff games - getting a return of Matt Savoie is ridiculous

 

[ChaoticOrange]

He's a hockey player, all of them have rich dads.

There's rich, and then there's "part owner of an NHL franchise" rich

 

[McDNicks17]

Lol didn’t know that Tullio dad was rich.

His dad owns the OHL team he played for.

 

[BKarchitect]

Am I missing something.... in what world does Ryan Mcleod bring back even a late 1st/2nd let alone Matt Savoie....

Soemething is definitely off....

As much as I try to rationalize it and as much as it does, in fact, improve Buffalo's team and address a MAJOR hole on the roster...it's very hard not to think they sold low on Savoie. They may not feel the effects of it with a loaded farm system (Ostlund, Wahlberg, Helenius, Kulich, etc). Still feels like selling low though because there was a very dire need to address the third line center spot.

 

[AnInjuredJasonZucker]

He's skinny as hell gos flying when he does get hit --no wonder he doesn't play physical

Countless players have done more with less. In a contact league, it's part of the job.

 

[McFlyingV]

Lol didn’t know that Tullio dad was rich.

He owns the Oshawa Generals who Tullio played for haha.

 

[Dirty Dog]

I'm aware what the general consensus is, and this has nothing to do with takes on Edmonton. This is everything to do with how bad a vocal minority are on this board.

There’s literally one poster trolling oilers fans. Like three neutral fans saying hey it makes a little sense. And handful of Sabres fans recognizing it’s an overpay but saying McLeod fits a big need.

come on man, if you are seriously suggesting there’s an anti-Edmonton bias in this thread, you are really looking hard to find it

 

[DJN21]

Savoie is a 200 ft dog with no weaknesses in his game. He is absolutely not a player any coach wouldn’t like.

Nathan's just gave away more than 200 feet of dogs to the hot dog eating champ....not related I reckon....

 

[TheNumber4]

His dad owns the OHL team he played for.

Lol yeh?

 

[Sabresbyswords104]

Skinner, Arvidsson & Savoie. What an offseason for the Oilers

Skinner sucks lol. Savoie wont help you next season and Arvidson is not That good

 

[CupofOil]

Kevyn Adams doesn’t know WTF he’s doing.

Like this is such a massive overpay. McLeod is at best a speedy 4th liner. They just gave away a 9th overall pick from 2 years ago… like what!!!

I'm one of McLeod's biggest fans on the Oilers board and even I thought the Oilers would get something like a 2nd rounder for him. 1st++? Absolutely no way. One of the top prospects from a team? No way.

 

[TheNumber4]

So Sabres got the next Hyman. See it’s all good.