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Oilers indicate no plans to extend Matt Savoie this offseason

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 11:53 PM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Oilers indicate no plans to extend Matt Savoie this offseason

Summary

The Edmonton Oilers will not hold extension talks with young winger Matt Savoie this offseason, according to his agent, Gerry Johansson. Although Savoie had a strong season, posting 18 goals and 37 points in 82 games, the team remains focused on immediate success after their first-round exit in the playoffs. General Manager Stan Bowman made moves to improve the roster, including acquiring goaltenders Devon Levi and Frederik Andersen, and trading Darnell Nurse's contract. Savoie, 22, is a restricted free agent next summer and could potentially be seen as a long-term piece if he continues to develop positively this season.

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By the Numbers

•Oilers removed Darnell Nurse's contract in a trade with the Sharks.
•Savoie established himself as a full-time NHL player last season.
•Oilers focused on immediate success after playoff disappointment.
•Savoie is a restricted free agent next summer.
•No extension talks currently planned for Savoie.

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11:53 PMYahoo Sports — Oilers Refuse to Make Major Move With Rising Star This Off-Season

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The Edmonton Oilers entered 2025/26 on the back of back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals appearances, but in the first round, they were swiftly taken out by the Pacific Division rival Anaheim Ducks, sending them into the off-season as a major disappointment once more.Despite a letdown in the summer of 2025, GM Stan Bowman made some very […] The post Oilers Refuse to Make Major Move With Rising Star This Off-Season appeared first on HEAVY.
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