Oilers Prospect Matt Savoie's Time Has Come
The Oilers' best prospect since Evan Bouchard is on the doorstep of the major leagues.
Every team faces the problem of supplementing their core with cheap players as the core becomes more expensive. The answer is prospects.
The Boston Bruins have stayed at the top of the league for years because David Pastrnak, Charlie McAvoy, and Jeremy Swayman rose up to replace Patrice Bergeron, Zdeno Chara, and Tuukka Rask.
The Dallas Stars are on their third wave of prospects as Wyatt Johnston, Thomas Harley, and Logan Stankoven make their names in the NHL.
The Oilers acquired Matt Savoie from the Buffalo Sabres over the summer, and it looks like it's about to pay off.
Author's summary: Oilers' prospect Matt Savoie is nearing the major leagues.