Scouting Report
EVALUATED 02/02/2022
Joel Henderson
Director of Scouting
Matthew is a quick puck mover, excellent overall skater, and has the ability to adapt to multiple situations by his team play. Despite currently leading the WHL in points, Matthew still lets go of the puck early to avoid problems of his strength and reach which takes away his ability to control the puck in dominant moments on his own. I think while his agility, hockey IQ, and above average shot release are all tools in the toolkit, I don’t think his transition to pro hockey will be seamless. I would like to see him hold onto the puck a little longer and force himself into more moments to play in tight spaces. While others have Matthew near the top of the 2022 NHL draft, I feel others might have him a touch lower.
Scouting Report
EVALUATED 01/03/2021
Chase Allen
Although denied Exceptional Player Status by the WHL last season, Savoie is still an elite level prospect who has the potential to be a franchise altering player. Savoie is hands down the fastest, and best skater out of 2004 born players. Savoie already has NHL level skating that always makes him a threat, making it so defenders cannot take a shift off against him. He has elite hands that can keep up with his feet, he is not afraid to attack defenders head on and push the pace of play. Savoie attacks the net with confidence and is a fearless player despite his smaller (5’10) frame. Savoie is an amazing playmaker who can thread the needle and connect on passes like very few players, as he has exceptional vision and creativity. Savoie sees the game like many other great players do, as he often is a step or two ahead of his opponents before the next move is even made. His shot doesn’t have NHL level power yet, but he has pinpoint accuracy and an elite level release that catches goalies by surprise. Against his peers, Savoie is a solid defensive player, as he has great awareness of where to be and it is seldom, he makes an egregious defensive error. Savoie has all the tools necessary to take over a game at any given moment and will push Shane Wright for the 1st overall pick position in the 2022 NHL Draft as he has the potential to be a franchise level centerman that can make an immediate impact.
Skating
10Puck Skills
9.5Hockey IQ
9.5Playmaking
9.5Scoring
9Physicality
8Defense
8.5Overall
9.14Scouting Report
EVALUATED 01/03/2021 Chase Allen
Although denied Exceptional Player Status, Savoie is still an elite level prospect who has the potential to be a franchise altering player. Savoie is Hands down the fastest, and best skater out of 2004 born players. Savoie already has NHL level skating that always makes him a threat, making it so defenders cannot take a shift off against him. Savoie has elite hands that can keep up with his feet, he is not afraid to attack defenders head on and push the pace of play. Savoie attacks the net with confidence and is a fearless player despite smaller (5’10) frame. Savoie is an amazing playmaker who can thread the needle and connect on passes like very few players, as he has exceptional vision and creativity. Savoie sees the game like many other great players do, as he often is a step or two ahead of his opponents before the next move his even made. Savoie’s shot doesn’t have NHL level power yet, but he has pinpoint accuracy and an elite level release that catches goalies by surprise. Against his peers Savoie is a solid defensive player, as he has great awareness of where to be and it is seldom, he makes an egregious defensive error. Savoie has all the tools necessary to take over a game at any given moment and will push Shane Wright for the 1st overall pick position in the 2022 NHL Draft as he has the potential to be a franchise level centerman that can make an immediate impact.
Player Card
- All Data is derived via 5v5 per 60 minutes rate displayed in percentile format.
- Data Courtesy of In Slat.
LEAGUE PREDICTION
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CHL
Confirmed
100%
TEAM PREDICTION
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Moose Jaw Warriors
Confirmed
100%
TIMELINE
- 2024
08/01/2024
Matthew Savoie is traded to the Moose Jaw Warriors
- 2021
05/01/2021
Matthew Savoie Signs with the Dubuque Saints of the USHL.
- 2019
13/06/2019
Winnipeg Ice Sign Matthew Savoie
- 2019
02/05/2019
Winnipeg Ice Draft Mattew Savoie
