Edmonton Oilers fans received their first glimpse into their new prized prospect Matt Savoie since acquiring him from the Buffalo Sabres for Ryan McLeod. The trade, which also saw Ty Tulio go to Buffalo, sparked a lot of discussion among fans and media alike. Some felt the Sabres overpaid, while others questioned Savoie's future potential. <q> Jeff Jackson is NOT finished: � #Oilers Trade Ryan McLeod & Ty Tulio FOR � Matthew Savoie (9th Overall Pick in 2022) Oilers clear some cap space to resign Holloway and Broberg, and also get a A tier prospect. � 71 points in in 33 games in the WHL last season. </q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/bigheadoiler/status/1809320216062841140'> </a></blockquote></div> Yet being traded to his hometown team will undoubtedly excite the 20 year-old as he prepares for the upcoming season, especially considering his brother, Carter, had previously been with the Oilers. <q> It's every young player's dream to come into an opportunity like this. Matt Savoie meets with the media for the first time at @RogersPlace since being traded to the #Oilers from Buffalo. @Enterprise | #LetsGoOilers </q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/edmontonoilers/status/1810393300353810780'> </a></blockquote></div> <q> It's definitely nice having a brother in the organization prior just to have a little bit more familiarity and skate in the summer a couple of times here. </q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/dhockey13/status/1809323576396533843'> </a></blockquote></div> <q> This kid is unbelievable man, welcome home Matt Savoie. </q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/dhockey13/status/1809620216969851048'> </a></blockquote></div> Savioe understands the trade had nothing to do with Buffalo doubting his future NHL capabilities. <q> They have a ton of young prospects right now that are on the cusp of making the league. I think they had to move a couple of guys out and try to make their team better now. </q> <q> Matt Savoie: «No better spot I could've gone to to compete for a championship» </q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/oileralert/status/1810403758544925090'> </a></blockquote></div> Oilers fans are hopeful that his skills will contribute positively to the team, even though they'll miss McLeod's presence. Source: Hockey OTB <a href='https://www.hockeyotb.com/nhl-team/edmonton-oilers/matt-savoie-breaks-his-silence-after-being-traded-to-the-oilers-by-the-sabres' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Matt Savoie breaks his silence after being traded to the Oilers by the Sabres</a>