Oilers Recall Matthew Savoie as Cap Space Opens Up

Edmonton brings back top prospect to boost roster depth with Adam Henrique's return from injury

Feb. 26, 2026 at 1:50am

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The Edmonton Oilers have recalled forward Matthew Savoie from their AHL affiliate in Bakersfield, freeing up salary cap space to activate veteran center Adam Henrique from long-term injured reserve. Savoie, a top draft pick, has had a modest offensive output so far this season but will now get a chance to cement his role with the NHL club.

Why it matters

This move highlights the Oilers' careful cap management as they balance roster needs and development, bringing back Savoie to provide depth while also reinserting the experienced Henrique to boost their forward group for the season's crucial stretch.

The details

The Oilers reassigned Savoie to Bakersfield earlier this month to create the necessary cap space for Henrique's return. Savoie, 22, has nine goals and nine assists in 58 games for Edmonton this season, ranking ninth on the team in scoring. In the AHL last year, he excelled with 54 points in 66 games. Now back with the Oilers, Savoie will play alongside the team's star players as they aim to solidify their playoff position.

  • On February 17, the Oilers reassigned Savoie to Bakersfield to manage cap limitations.
  • On February 25, the Oilers announced Savoie's recall from Bakersfield.

The players

Matthew Savoie

A 22-year-old forward who was a top draft pick of the Oilers and has spent time in both the NHL and AHL this season.

Adam Henrique

A veteran center for the Oilers who has been sidelined with an injury since early January and is now being activated from long-term injured reserve.

Bob Stauffer

An Oilers team official who commented on the team's roster moves.

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What they’re saying

“This move was made possible as the team created enough salary cap space to activate center Adam Henrique from long-term injured reserve (LTIR), a change that had been anticipated for some time.”

— Bob Stauffer, Oilers Team Official

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