Where Could Matt Savoie's Next Contract Fall?

TRENDINGNFL training camp updatesMLB power rankingsLeBron's 76ers debut setTrump defends InfantinoFantasy Football Draft KitStory byCaprice St-PierreWed, August 12, 2026 at 1:15 AM UTC·3 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesOilers finished making offseason additions despite cap space, says GMThe Edmonton Oilers still have over $4 million in salary cap space ahead of the 2026-27 season. Will GM Stan Bowman use any of it?ClutchPointsOilers looking for forwards?Here’s one to keep in the back of your mind. The Edmonton Oilers have some cap space and are leaving it open for flexibility when it comes to adding a forward. Their GM cited an abundance of goaltending and defense. Any team with that setup is an interesting one for the Penguins who (waves hands) […]SB NationFlyers Must Follow NHL Blueprint for High-Value ContractsThe Flyers are paying the price for certainty versus risk.The Hockey News - Philadelphia FlyersAdvertisementAdvertisementLogan Stanley And The Edmonton Oilers: Worth ConsideringPerhaps Logan Stanley fumbled the bag this summer.The Hockey News - Edmonton Oilers3 more unsigned RFAs who might break the bank this summer.The summer of crazy NHL contracts isn't over yet....HockeyFeedPucks N'at Podcast: Does The Koivunen Contract Set A Precedent For Penguins?In this clip from Pucks N'at Podcast, THN - Pittsburgh Penguins editors Kelsey Surmacz and Hunter Hodies break down Ville Koivunen's eight-year deal, whether it will age well for the Penguins, and what kind of precedent it might set for other "betting on potential" contracts for younger players moviThe Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsOilers GM Reveals Edmonton's Plan for Millions in Unused Cap SpaceThe Edmonton Oilers still have nearly $5 million in salary cap space, but general manager Stan Bowman says that's exactly how he wants it.Athlon SportsShould Stars Look to Lock Up Lian Bichsel Long-Term Like Penguins Did With Ville Koivunen?Following Pittsburgh’s bold gamble on unproven talent, Dallas must decide if securing their towering defensive prospect now will prevent a massive salary cap headache in the future.The Hockey News - Dallas StarsOilers Named as a Free Agency fit for Towering DefensemanThe Edmonton Oilers came into this off-season on the back of arguably their most disappointing season in the last decade, and clearly, they made it a priority to upgrade this team in as many places as they could.While the team drew rave reviews for somehow unloading the entirety of Darnell Nurse’s contract, but on the […] The post Oilers Named as a Free Agency fit for Towering Defenseman appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYOilers Boss Stan Bowman Makes Feelings Clear as Rumors of Vladimir Tarasenko Take Center StageAs the free-agent market continues to shrink, veteran winger Vladimir Tarasenko remains one of the biggest names still available. With training camp getting closer, speculation connecting the two-time Stanley Cup champion to the Edmonton Oilers has only grown.Pro Football NetworkConnor Bedard Contract Expected to Impact the Remaining RFA’sThis has been a summer of big extensions across the NHL as many young stars around the league have cashed in on an NHL market that continues to see a rising salary cap. The biggest deals of note have centered around the Anaheim Ducks Leo Carlsson, Chicago Blackhawks Connor Bedard and San Jose Sharks Macklin […] The post Connor Bedard Contract Expected to Impact the Remaining RFA’s appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYOilers GM Stan Bowman Underlines Plans for Edmonton’s $4.7M Cap SpaceThe Edmonton Oilers are approaching the 2026-27 NHL season with a financial cushion they have not enjoyed in recent years. Stan Bowman has deliberately kept part of the team’s salary cap space available rather than committing every dollar before the season begins.Pro Football NetworkProjecting Will Smith's Next Contract After Macklin Celebrini's ExtensionThe San Jose Sharks recently signed superstar Macklin Celebrini to a massive contract extension, but San Jose GM Mike Grier also needs to sign youngster Will Smith to a new deal. How much should Smith expect to be paid on his next extension, and how will it affect the rest of the Sharks?The Hockey NewsOilers GM Drops Hint on Next Roster Move — And Babcock Could Be the Deciding FactorStan Bowman believes he knows what he wants to add during the season, but admitted Mike Babcock’s new system could determine the team's next move.The Hockey News - Edmonton OilersFormer Sabres Still Unsigned Free Agents - Jeff SkinnerThe former 40 goal scorer with the Sabres had 13 points in 32 games for San Jose before having his contract terminatedThe Hockey News - Buffalo SabresIt's Not About How Much, But How Long For Cale Makar's Contract ExtensionWith the new CBA changes coming into effect just over a month away, Cale Makar's contract extension still looms over, raising questions not only about how much he will be paid but also for how long.The Hockey News - Colorado AvalancheMaple Leafs Eye $35 Million Former No. 2 Draft Pick in Free Agency: ReportThe Maple Leafs are reportedly eyeing a former No. 2 overall draft pick who previously signed a $35 million contract as a free-agent target. The post Maple Leafs Eye $35 Million Former No. 2 Draft Pick in Free Agency: Report appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYFlyers Prospect's Push for NHL Roster Spot Delayed by Another SeasonThe massive Flyers forward prospect will be taking his talents back to Sweden.The Hockey News - Philadelphia FlyersPatrik Laine Remains Unsigned And Maple Leafs Are Reportedly Among Teams That Could Take A Calculate Swing, Should They?The Maple Leafs are among the teams linked to free-agent sniper Patrik Laine, whose elite shot and injury-driven eligibility for a performance-bonus contract could make him a low-risk, high-reward addition.The Hockey News - Toronto Maple LeafsAvalanche’s $54 Million Star Gets Encouraging Contract Update Ahead of DeadlineThe Colorado Avalanche are moving closer to locking up Cale Makar.Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman said on NHL Tonight that Colorado expects to get a deal done with its star defenseman, with term emerging as one of the biggest remaining questions.Sports Illustrated relayed Friedman’s comments on Sunday.“The Avalanche said that we are gonna get this done,” Friedman […] The post Avalanche’s $54 Million Star Gets Encouraging Contract Update Ahead of Deadline appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVY