Prospect Info: C/RW Matthew Savoie, 9th Overall, 2022 NHL Draft - Traded to Moose Jaw 1/4/24

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Savoie second team all star in the East Division

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Interesting to see three other Ice on the first team - McClennon and Benson from his line and defenseman Zloty.

 

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Interesting to see three other Ice on the first team - McClennon and Benson from his line and defenseman Zloty.

McClennon over Savoie for the first team is a take. Benson I can understand, McClennon is almost 21 now, close to 2 years older than Savoie, and he has a few more goals but less points and is not a line driver like Matt.

 

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McClennon over Savoie for the first team is a take. Benson I can understand, McClennon is almost 21 now, close to 2 years older than Savoie, and he has a few more goals but less points and is not a line driver like Matt.

I think it was @Gabrielor who coined "McClennon never saw a shot attempt he didn't like". Without Benson or Savoie, he's not hitting the heights he hit this year, not a line driver indeed.

 

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Okay, not great on this play -

 

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The assist -

 

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Second goal vid momentarily...

 

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Empty net hattrick and fourth point of the night. Apologies to mini-Krebs, but clearly pulling for the Ice to win this series.

 

[Gabrielor]

4 points, hatty.

Not bad for game 1.

 

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[KiwiGriff]

I have one Not Active spot in my Fantasy Team to hold a prospect. It’s currently filled with this lad. What do you guys think? Savoie or Kulich? I’m figuring Savoie is more likely to light up the league whereas Kulich is more likely to be an above average mid six forward.

 

[1TuchAnd1NoTuch]

I have one Not Active spot in my Fantasy Team to hold a prospect. It’s currently filled with this lad. What do you guys think? Savoie or Kulich? I’m figuring Savoie is more likely to light up the league whereas Kulich is more likely to be an above average mid six forward.

Savoie has the draft pedigree and probably still the higher upside but man Kulich is doing silly things as an 18 year old in the A

 

[toddkaz]

If Savioe makes the team next year will it be as a center or winger?

 

[WhereAreTheCookies]

If Savioe makes the team next year will it be as a center or winger?

Have to hope his faceoff ability translates and he plays 3C, though Don can be tough to gauge on that. Seemed he played Krebs on the wing a lot more at first before getting him back at center, but at the same time he threw Jost right in at center.

 

[truthbluth]

I have one Not Active spot in my Fantasy Team to hold a prospect. It’s currently filled with this lad. What do you guys think? Savoie or Kulich? I’m figuring Savoie is more likely to light up the league whereas Kulich is more likely to be an above average mid six forward.

Can’t go wrong

 

[debaser66]

Your points on size are 180 out from how the NHL is trending. Smaller players are making a bigger impact because of their talents. Kent Johnson, who I saw in person last month, is 170 pounds soaking wet. But he's very skilled and skates well.

The days of the 3rd and 4th line grinders are going away. Every USA Hockey and Hockey Canada trend show it. Boston, Tampa, and Toronto are gearing up for war, but in 3-5 years, those types of 3rd and 4th lines are going to get skated around, pylon style.

not as long as the reffing stays its inconsistent same; not sure that will change the next 5 years.
I doubt that junior players playing a less physical style will have much impact on how the game is played in the NHL unless those in power decide to change that.

 

[DeletedUser539]

Have to hope his faceoff ability translates and he plays 3C, though Don can be tough to gauge on that. Seemed he played Krebs on the wing a lot more at first before getting him back at center, but at the same time he threw Jost right in at center.

Putting him in 3rd rw could be good mitts krebs and savoie could be an interesting line but i would rather get a vet middle six guy who can bring an overall solid and physical 200 ft game and let the kids simmer one more year

 

[Der Jaeger]

not as long as the reffing stays its inconsistent same; not sure that will change the next 5 years.
I doubt that junior players playing a less physical style will have much impact on how the game is played in the NHL unless those in power decide to change that.

It may be the case, but as you can see with the NFL, NCAA play style changed first and then the NFL.

If coaches are getting 80% skill, skating, puck possession skills, then that’ll be the game.

 

[My Cozen Dylan]

If Savioe makes the team next year will it be as a center or winger?

Definitely ease him in on the wing as much as possible. He can play C in a pinch.

 

[Matt Ress]

I thought he would be best at wing in the NHL but I'm not so sure anymore. Depends on if he can still attack the net in the middle at the pro level.

 

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PP primary -

 

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2nd assist tonight -

 

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I thought he would be best at wing in the NHL but I'm not so sure anymore. Depends on if he can still attack the net in the middle at the pro level.

His ability at the dot is also something the Sabres could use. With his low center of gravity and quick hands I could see him still being a decent face-off guy in the NHL also.