Listen Up”: Insider Makes Big Claim That Oilers Won’t Mess Up With Savoie Like They Did With Broberg and Holloway

“Listen Up”: Insider Makes Big Claim That Oilers Won’t Mess Up With Savoie Like They Did With Broberg and Holloway

Fans of the Edmonton Oilers are excited again, but this time it’s not about losing a big lead, a referee’s decision, or gossip about trades. Instead, it’s about a daring promise made live on air by Oilers insider Bob Stauffer during the game against the Kraken. This has really sparked a lot of discussions all over Oil Country.

Stauffer was very direct. He emphasized how the Oilers will not lose rookie Matt Savoie like they surprisingly messed up with Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway back in 2024.

He mentioned that the team is already setting up a deal for Savoie to make sure that another team can’t even put an offer on the table.

“Trust me,” Stauffer said confidently. “The Oilers will handle this right. They’re not going to repeat the same mistake. ”

Honestly, this statement alone could create buzz on Edmonton radio and TV shows for weeks.

Adding to the excitement is Savoie’s improvement—something Stauffer highly praised. The young player spent an entire year in the minor leagues, took on tough penalty-kill responsibilities with coaches Keith Gretzky and Colin Chaulk, and showed he could do more than just score by netting a crucial short-handed goal. With his speed, ability to adapt, and potential, Stauffer believes Savoie is just too important to lose.

Fans remember the Broberg–Holloway situation well—an embarrassing mistake that allowed St. Louis to grab two future stars right from Edmonton’s reach. Many still refer to it as one of the biggest avoidable mistakes in the NHL in recent times.

Now Stauffer says the management has learned from their past errors. But Oilers fans are left wondering:

Is this a genuine commitment… or just another bold statement that might not hold up?

Regardless, the spotlight is on — and everyone in the league is paying attention.