C Matthew Savoie - Moose Jaw Warriors, WHL (2022, 9th, BUF, traded to EDM) - PART 2

[Deep Blue Metallic]

Less than 4 minutes playing time in one game isn't much of a look.

Bit of a head scratcher that the Sabres didn't just return him to Wenatchee after his AHL conditioning stint. Maybe they wanted to reward him with an NHL game after missing camp entirely last year and getting injured during this camp. He's had a bit of a rough go.

Hopefully he feasts on WHL competition for one last season, and comes into camp next year better able to grab a permanent roster spot.

 

[Chainshot]

Four goals and six points in the three games since returning to the WHL.

 

[covfefe]

It'll be fun to finally watch him at the WJC this year

 

[Bubbles]

It'll be fun to finally watch him at the WJC this year

Glad to see you back here! I was wondering where my fellow WHL/BCHL watcher was!

 

[covfefe]

Glad to see you back here! I was wondering where my fellow WHL/BCHL watcher was!

Thanks Bubbles! Had to take some time off to focus on real life. Been watching lots of W games in the interim - another solid group coming this year, think this will be a fun draft class to follow

 

[McFlash97]

I think he averages 2.5 ppg this year in the Dub. It will be a tour de force.

He is just getting going,

 

[Bubbles]

Thanks Bubbles! Had to take some time off to focus on real life. Been watching lots of W games in the interim - another solid group coming this year, think this will be a fun draft class to follow

I hear ya! Always respected your insights. Yes, the western crop is good but not as crazy as last year.

 

[Tap on the Ankle]

this guy is crushing it in the WHL
24 points in 11 games, held pointless in just 1 game. Two hat tricks.

 

[dire wolf]

this guy is crushing it in the WHL
24 points in 11 games, held pointless in just 1 game. Two hat tricks.

Also had 5 pts in his 6-game AHL conditioning stint.

 

[McFlash97]

Savoie should be in the NHL man. Straight up.

 

[Deep Blue Metallic]

Savoie should be in the NHL man. Straight up.

He didn't impress during the 4 minutes (!) of ice time Granato gave Savoie in his NHL debut.

Where he really needs to be is Rochester. Savoie is pretty much the poster child for why the AHL eligibility rule for CHL draftees needs modification.

 

[majormajor]

He didn't impress during the 4 minutes (!) of ice time Granato gave Savoie in his NHL debut.

Where he really needs to be is Rochester. Savoie is pretty much the poster child for why the AHL eligibility rule for CHL draftees needs modification.

Five years of junior feels a bit much! He's been with Winnipeg/Wenatchee forever.

 

[Deep Blue Metallic]

Five years of junior feels a bit much! He's been with Winnipeg/Wenatchee forever.

It's ridiculous.

I totally get and support the *spirit* of the NHL-CHL agreement about AHL eligibility, but there should be a rarely used exception clause for players like Savoie who clearly belong a level up.

 

[Bubbles]

It's ridiculous.

I totally get and support the *spirit* of the NHL-CHL agreement about AHL eligibility, but there should be a rarely used exception clause for players like Savoie who clearly belong a level up.

They granted the exception to Shane Wright.

I have a hunch they didn't do it for Savoie because there's some hard feelings between HC/CHL and Savoie.

 

[rsteen]

They granted the exception to Shane Wright.

I have a hunch they didn't do it for Savoie because there's some hard feelings between HC/CHL and Savoie.

Might be as simple as Wright had exceptional status at 15 and Savoie didn't. They don't want every WHLer who played games at 15 to start asking to go to the AHL at 19.

 

[Deep Blue Metallic]

They granted the exception to Shane Wright.

I have a hunch they didn't do it for Savoie because there's some hard feelings between HC/CHL and Savoie.

Because he went to the USHL during the covid season? Otherwise, please elaborate.

 

[covfefe]

Because he went to the USHL during the covid season? Otherwise, please elaborate.

Savoie didn't like being shut down for exceptional status; HC & the CHL didn't like how Savoie levered the NCAA exit option.

 

[Breakfast of Champs]

They granted the exception to Shane Wright.

I have a hunch they didn't do it for Savoie because there's some hard feelings between HC/CHL and Savoie.

It's because Wright played at 15 and would have fulfilled their requirements if covid didn't happen (4 years CHL play)

Savoie was denied ES and therefore didn't meet requirements...sucks but it's not because they have a grudge

 

[Bubbles]

It's because Wright played at 15 and would have fulfilled their requirements if covid didn't happen (4 years CHL play)

Savoie was denied ES and therefore didn't meet requirements...sucks but it's not because they have a grudge

Actually Savoie played in his 15 year old season, and was only a few games off from being counted as a "full season".

Savoie didn't like being shut down for exceptional status; HC & the CHL didn't like how Savoie levered the NCAA exit option.

Yep. And I think he refused to report to outpost teams in the WHL.

 

[Breakfast of Champs]

Actually Savoie played in his 15 year old season, and was only a few games off from being counted as a "full season".



Yep. And I think he refused to report to outpost teams in the WHL.

No he was an emergency call up for all of his games he was denied ES so it didn't count as a season where Wrights did

 

[Bubbles]

No he was an emergency call up for all of his games he was denied ES so it didn't count as a season where Wrights did

He played 22 games that season, and the CHL considers 25 games a full season. Wright only played 24 games last season but the CHL granted him a full season.

https://thehockeynews.com/news/why-shane-wrights-chl-exemption-should-also-apply-to-matt-savoie

 

[Plastic Joseph]

He played 22 games that season, and the CHL considers 25 games a full season. Wright only played 24 games last season but the CHL granted him a full season.

https://thehockeynews.com/news/why-shane-wrights-chl-exemption-should-also-apply-to-matt-savoie

he played 22 games as an emergency call-up

 

[YEGJuniorFan]

Bump.

I thought he looked good in the pre tournament game against the Swiss. He has a high compete level and motor, his game relies on quick skilled plays but I really like his IQ to get to the dirty areas in and around the net. To me he projects as a top line winger at his peak but will ultimately carve out a good career in the top 6-9 as a skilled workhorse. I am not sure if he has enough to drive his own line but I could be wrong.

 

[toddkaz]

Savoie should be in the NHL man. Straight up.

Nah, he got his 4 minutes.

 

[wetcoast]

Savoie should be in the NHL man. Straight up.

He isn't ready yet and like some smaller quick skilled guys the transition from junior superstar to the NHL is bigger than some people think.

I've always liked him as a prospect and he really has never quite lived up to his early hype before the WHL bantam draft although he could still turn out to be a very good player but I'm already a bit disappointed.