The Edmonton Oilers have recalled forward Matt Savoie from the Bakersfield Condors, it was announced Friday. Savoie, who was acquired by the Oilers last summer, has spent the entire season to date with the Condors, collecting 13 goals and 24 assists for 37 points in 45 games.

When Ryan McLeod was traded to the Buffalo Sabres for Matthew Savoie, it was generally received positively among fans in Edmonton. McLeod had been a very good third-line center with a defensive focus and he had some utility as a winger higher in the lineup.

The Oilers have made the smart decision to call Matthew Savoie up and give him his NHL debut for the team ahead of the Mar. 7 trade deadline.

It didn’t take long for Matt Savoie to make his impact felt for the Edmonton Oilers. After months of grinding away in the American Hockey League, working on his game and doing everything asked of him,

Savoie hasn’t been officially recalled, but he will be soon. The plan is for him to join the team on the upcoming road trip. His Oilers debut is TBD, but members of the org. want to see him in game action. The Oilers have seven games left before the March 7 trade deadline. https://t.co/swUzS6eFHa

A new face is set to join the Edmonton Oilers. Top prospect Matthew Savoie participated in practice on Tuesday and will play during the team's upcoming five-game road trip, head coach Kris Knoblauch said.