The Edmonton Oilers and Matt Savoie have not opened long-term extension talks yet, according to the player’s agent.
Gerry Johannson of The Sports Corporation said Tuesday on Oilers Now with Bob Stauffer that the sides have not had those conversations, even though Savoie is a player the organization clearly has in its plans. The one-year situation on his current deal means he is headed toward restricted free agency after next season.
“We haven’t, only because I think Edmonton’s in a unique position where they’re in a win-now mode,” said Johannson.
“Matt really likes it here, and we’d love him to stay here. I know he would.
I think in talking to Stan that will come. But as we know, Edmonton is pretty focused on this year.
I think Matt is patient and really enjoys it here and did a good job last year, so we’re excited to see what he can do. I’m sure we’ll get down to that sooner than later.”
Savoie’s season turned a corner after the Olympic break. He finished with 19 points over his final 24 regular-season games, a strong run after putting up 18 points in his first 58 games. The playoffs were a different story, though, as he managed just one assist in six games.
There has also been some outside chatter about whether Edmonton should get ahead of any possible offer-sheet situation and lock Savoie up now, especially after the club’s experience with Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway two summers ago.
Even with that uncertainty, Savoie still looks like a top-six forward in the Oilers’ future, and he already handled a heavy penalty-killing load in 2025-26. His 132-plus minutes on the PK led all Edmonton forwards.
Johannson also touched on Colton Dach, another one of his clients, after Dach signed a two-year contract.
“It’s a really good spot for him,” he said. “He’s really happy here, and he’s made really steady progress since he was drafted, frankly.
“But I think moving from Chicago to Edmonton was a really good move for him. It buys us time to see what he can do on a really good team.”
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