Seattle Kraken Draft Profile: Matthew Savoie
Areas of Improvement
According to some scouts, Savoie seemed to be the only player in the draft with enough potential to take Shane Wright’s name out of the running for first overall. If Wright and Logan Cooley weren’t at the top of this year’s draft race, Savoie would likely hear his name called first overall.
Wright and Cooley’s potential to be NHL-ready following the draft is a big reason they are the most sought-after prizes in this class. With the Montreal Canadiens and New Jersey Devils drafting first and second respectably, the toolbox Wright and Cooley possess seems to be a better fit for first and second overall.
Despite Savoie’s laundry list of skills, however, there are still a few areas the 18-year-old centerman needs to work on to round out his game. Some scouts believe his (lack of) height is slightly problematic. Standing at 5’9”, he is on the smaller side.
He could see his draft stock fall slightly, much as Cole Caufield did in 2019. If NHL General Managers are smart, his size shouldn’t be a factor when considering his skill. But, if a GM is looking for a centerman and believes Savoie’s height would better serve him on the wing, he could be looked over.
Height is not something Savoie can control, and if he gets passed on because of that, Seattle has a prime opportunity to swoop in and steal one of the best playmakers in this year’s draft. Also, keep in mind that he’s only 18 and still has some room to grow physically.
However, here are a few areas of his game that he needs to work on before he is NHL-ready.
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Malheureusement, ce n'est pas assez pour Hockey Canada, qui a choisi de laisser le patineur à Winnipeg pour le WJC.
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