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COUNTRY:Canada
HEIGHT:5-9
WEIGHT:179
POSITION:C
SHOOTS:R
AMATEUR CLUB:Winnipeg Ice (WHL)
RANKING:4th Ranked North American Skater - Central Scouting

WHAT'S THE BUZZ

"There isn't a player in this draft class whose game thrills more than Savoie's does. Inside the offensive zone, he's lethal. He's got extremely quick side-to-side hands that help him beat defenders one-on-one off of cuts." - Scott Wheeler, The Athletic

CUT TO THE CHASE

A small and speedy winger, Savoie has been compared to others his size currently in the NHL like Tampa Bay's Brayden Point and Chicago's Alex DeBrincat. All three players share a similar stature and have been known to score from just about anywhere on the ice. And while Savoie has the speed, it's his elusiveness on the ice which causes the biggest concern for opponents. Coupled with his puck management, and he's a player who is going to get himself to the right spots on the ice.
He skates fast and is crafty, able to separate himself from the defensemen, creating extra space for himself. With a knack for playmaking, he's setting up his teammates for the best of chances, making players around him better. Savoie's smaller frame doesn't deter him from his physical play, finishing checks and being relentless on every play, Savoie fits the mold of a player who doesn't let his lack of size be a disadvantage.

YOU CAN QUOTE ME

"I definitely feel comfortable at both positions. The last two or three years I've flip-flopped back and forth consistently. I leave it in the hands of my coaching staff and wherever they feel I best fit." - Savoie, on playing both center and wing