Oilers insider guarantees standout prospect at development camp will make NHL roster

The Oilers acquired Matthew Savoie last offseason with the intention of bringing in some elite young talent, and now it looks like he'll be given a full time roster spot next year.

Of course, Oilers insider Bob Stauffer was dialled into the 3 on 3 tournament, and relayed to fans that Matthew Savoie was an absolute standout at camp. Stauffer went as far to say Savoie is a lock to make the team.

For fans that were following Savoie with the Bakersfield Condors last season, this comes as no surprise. Savoie grew to consistently play an elite two-way game at the professional level and kept up his offensive production with 54 points in 66 games.

One thing often lost with Savoie: Last season was his first year playing a full season with one team since 2022-23. The year of development has done wonders, and he now looks like a sure-fire NHLer.

Additionally, other fans watching had noted recent prospect signings Quinn Hutson and Nathaniel Day as standouts. Both will
start in the AHL, but it's a positive sign for their development.

It's great to hear Savoie's development is back on track with the Oilers, and he'll be on the NHL roster this season. It's possible the Oilers will be adding a cost controlled young star to their lineup - exactly what they've desperately needed for a while.