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

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This is all good to hear. Adams may well be thinking of Savoie more than fans are to partially fill the void left by Mitts. Not that he'll be thrown in at center, but on any line he can chip in a lot of the same puck pursuit, stick detail, and small area passing we lost. He'll also boost team skating/speed, along with Byram, which seems like a foundational trait Adams is building around.

He was on track to be in the mix this year before the injury, so this more mature version definitely will be again this summer.

Also, to those who think he's somehow outgrown the league, there is always something to add. And it's rare for a player to actually outgrow the CHL to a point that poor habits creep in. If they do, that player may have had poor habits before being drafted.

He's added something to his game and gotten better. He doesn't coast and he's not being propped up by others. He drives the bus on his line, even more so than he did in Wenatchee or Winnipeg. That's growth and not something he'd be experiencing playing up a level or two.

 

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Also, to those who think he's somehow outgrown the league, there is always something to add. And it's rare for a player to actually outgrow the CHL to a point that poor habits creep in. If they do, that player may have had poor habits before being drafted.

He's added something to his game and gotten better. He doesn't coast and he's not being propped up by others. He drives the bus on his line, even more so than he did in Wenatchee or Winnipeg. That's growth and not something he'd be experiencing playing up a level or two.

Maybe a year in the ahl wouldn't be bad for him but that seems like my idea for every prospect. Like you said he elevated his game to another level in juniors maybe he could do the same in the ahl and get the most out of his potential

 

[toddkaz]

Maybe a year in the ahl wouldn't be bad for him but that seems like my idea for every prospect. Like you said he elevated his game to another level in juniors maybe he could do the same in the ahl and get the most out of his potential

I think he makes the jump to the NHL roaster next season. AHL is always a good idea but there is going to be some roster spots up for grabs with Okposo and Mitts gone maybe Girgensons(probably resigns)

We will know before training camp starts what the plan is for Savoie. Off season moves should be a tell with the hole Mitts left at center whether or not roster spots are up for grabs.

 

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I think he makes the jump to the NHL roaster next season. AHL is always a good idea but there is going to be some roster spots up for grabs with Okposo and Mitts gone maybe Girgensons(probably resigns)

We will know before training camp starts what the plan is for Savoie. Off season moves should be a tell with the hole Mitts left at center whether or not roster spots are up for grabs.

I imagine we will be working kulich and Rosen in instead and give Krebs more opportunity and maybe some bottom 6 guys over the summer. Can't see them rushing savoie in right away as they probably want use his elc contract when jjp and Quinn get extended

 

[Beerz]

Hopefully he's traded by the time training camp starts for an impact forward that helps us now.... or Kulich..or Rosen or all 3.

 

[toddkaz]

I imagine we will be working kulich and Rosen in instead and give Krebs more opportunity and maybe some bottom 6 guys over the summer. Can't see them rushing savoie in right away as they probably want use his elc contract when jjp and Quinn get extended

There is multiple roster spots so when you say instead I highly doubt it. If Savoie wasn't injured there was good chance he would have been on the team this year.

I think we might see Kulich and Savoie on the team and Rosen another season in the AHL. Rosen weighs 170lbs and might need another year in the AHL which is unfortunate

Hopefully he's traded by the time training camp starts for an impact forward that helps us now.... or Kulich..or Rosen or all 3.

I am not even sure Rosen will be a top 6. He was very unimpressive in his chance he had although it was very limited in ice time. I hope Rosen is the one traded but I dont think Adams is a GM who can fool anyone.

 

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Maybe a year in the ahl wouldn't be bad for him but that seems like my idea for every prospect. Like you said he elevated his game to another level in juniors maybe he could do the same in the ahl and get the most out of his potential

If he’s in camp, he will have a great shot to make the NHL team right out of camp.

 

[Matt Ress]

There is multiple roster spots so when you say instead I highly doubt it. If Savoie wasn't injured there was good chance he would have been on the team this year.

I think we might see Kulich and Savoie on the team and Rosen another season in the AHL. Rosen weighs 170lbs and might need another year in the AHL which is unfortunate


I am not even sure Rosen will be a top 6. He was very unimpressive in his chance he had although it was very limited in ice time. I hope Rosen is the one traded but I dont think Adams is a GM who can fool anyone.

Can't believe Rosen still hasn't discovered the garbage plate

 

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Curious how Savoie and Moose Jaw do with Saskatoon in town for a battle of 1 vs. 2 in their division.

 

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Rough night against Saskatoon - held pointless thus far and the Warriors are down 6-3.

 

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Saskatoon knocking the crap out of Moose Jaw, up 3-0 after one. Savoie hasn't scored yet through four periods between the 1st place Blades and his 2nd place Warriors this weekend.

 

[RoyalOverNavy]

The way this Moose Jaw team plays defense (or goaltends) leads me to believe Matthew will be in Rochester soon. His team doesn't look like much of a contender for WHL playoff glory.
The Warriors are down 3-0 tonight at home to Saskatoon, through one period.

A quick look at their team GA shows that Moose Jaw has given up 66 more goals than Saskatoon (having played one more game).
Maybe they're sandbagging. If someone on here knows otherwise, please advise.

 

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Savoie picks up the primary assist as MJ scores on the PP.

 

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The way this Moose Jaw teaam plays defense (or goaltends) leads me to believe Matthew will be in Rochester soon. His team doesn't look like much of a contender for WHL playoff glory.
The Warriors are down 3-0 tonight at home to Saskatoon, through one period.

A quick look at their team GA shows that Moose Jaw has given up 66 more goals than Saskatoon (having played one more game).
Maybe they're sandbagging. If someone on here knows otherwise, please advise.

The Blades are the class of their division, conference and look like the early favorite to win the WHL championship. That said, it would be surprised if the Warriors don't make it at least to the 2nd round.

 

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Savoie scores on the rush on LW with Calvert driving the net, ties the game 3-3.

 

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Just doing some poking around in his stat line and he's back up to 2.03 points per game for this year with a three assist game on Sunday. He's 40th in the WHL in scoring in only 33 games with 29 goals and 38 assists for 67 points. He's also fourth in the WHL in shorthanded goals with four (Berkly Catton has 7 in 66 games).

 

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I see he didn't play tonight for Moose Jaw.

 

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Savoie scores on the rush on LW with Calvert driving the net, ties the game 3-3.

The defenseman on that play…what do I do with this stick in my hands?

 

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The defenseman on that play…what do I do with this stick in my hands?

That stick detail makes him look like he's a future Sabre.

 

[OkimLom]

That stick detail makes him look like he's a future Sabre.

Future UDFA for the Sabres for sure.

 

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Future UDFA for the Sabres for sure.

Grayden Siepmann. Don't forget him, just in case.

 

[OkimLom]

Grayden Siepmann. Don't forget him, just in case.

Shoots right, so not sure how much he’s on their radar, but his stat line and size seem to make him a perfect fit

 

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Goal 30 -



He has 2 assists tonight as well, so that's 70 points in 34 games so far. There is still 38 minutes left in tonight's game.

 

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We have a gem here him and Benson will be special talents maybe he jumps in as the 3c next year. Greenway and tych could be good wingers let Benson play with Thompson and skinneror maybe pair Benson and savoie together but I don't know if having two young guys on the line together would be the best and at the same time is Benson ready to handle top line minutes so maybe Greenway-savoie-quinn