Oilers' Savoie sidelined for training camp due to injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 4:48 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Edmonton Oilers announced that forward Matt Savoie will miss training camp next month after sustaining an injury in an offseason session. He was expected to compete for a top-six role, likely alongside Leon Draisaitl. Savoie’s absence, along with Mattias Janmark, Alec Regula, and Frederik Andersen, creates opportunities for other players in the lineup. Coach Mike Babcock will need to assess line combinations and special teams during camp without Savoie, as the team's statement suggests he may miss regular season games as well.
- •Matt Savoie injured during offseason, won't attend training camp.
- •Savoie had been expected to establish himself in the top six.
- •Other players like Vasily Podkolzin and Isaac Howard may benefit.
- •Coach Mike Babcock will evaluate new line combinations.
- •Updates on Savoie's status will be provided when available.
- 4:48 AMYahoo Sports — Savoie's Injury And The Oiler Roster Construction
"Prior to today, Matt Savoie was supposed to enter Edmonton Oilers training camp with an opportunity to establish himself as a full-time top-six forward.
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