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The real reason the Sabres traded Matthew Savoie to the Oilers revealed


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Gabriel Sami
July 6, 2024  (10:15 PM)
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Former Buffalo Sabres Matthew Savoie during a game
Photo credit: � Micheline Veluvolu

Revelations have surfaced about the recent trade that sent Matthew Savoie from the Buffalo Sabres to the Edmonton Oilers.

Buffalo insider Lance Lysowski reports that the primary reason the Sabres were eager to trade Matthew Savoie, ultimately sending him to Edmonton for Ryan McLeod and Ty Tullio, was his history of injuries, especially his recurring shoulder issues.
"He has been injured a lot. He's had shoulder injuries and I wonder if he didn't get hurt last year after his one NHL game, if he maybe they don't trade him," Lysowski on why Sabres dealt Savoie @Sports1440
Savoie has the potential to become an outstanding player for the Oilers if he can stay healthy. He only played 3 minutes in the NHL for the Sabres last year before sustaining a major injury, but his junior stats in the WHL show he was one of the top players in the league.
In his 283 career WHL games, he recorded an impressive 103 goals and 160 assists, and he was a top point producer in the playoffs. Imagine the impact he could have playing alongside Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.
Matthew Savoie's time in the WHL is over.

His career stats:

Regular Season
183 GP � 103 G � 160 A � 263 P

Playoffs
52 GP � 28 G � 41 A � 69 P
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The Oilers and their fans will need to be patient to see how this trade pans out in the long run. However, if Savoie can stay healthy, it will be a significant victory for Oilers nation.

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