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Savoie’s Contract Race Against Time | Edmonton News
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- Sep 17, 2026
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Summary
NHL players raced to lock in deals before new seven-year, 60% bonus caps took effect — but Edmonton’s Matt Savoie held out, proving his value with 18 goals and 37 points last season, especially after the Olympic break. With a breakout second half and prime ice time with McDavid, he’s poised for a major raise. GM Stan Bowman stays tight-lipped on specifics but signals confidence the deal will happen when timing is right, amid shifting league dynamics and salary cap realities. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://oilersnation.com/news/edmonton-oilers-stan-bowman-matt-savoie-extension More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/226788619dce4245 Report issues to [email protected].