Edmonton Oilers analyst Mark Spector has sparked some debate with his latest projected lineup for the 2025-26 season ahead of training camp opening this week. The prediction comes as a surprise given Savoie’s reputation as Edmonton’s top prospect and his strong play at the rookie series earlier this month. Savoie, drafted ninth overall in 2022 and acquired by the Oilers in a trade last offseason, has been on a steady upward trajectory. It was assumed that performance would lock him into at least a third-line role which makes Savoie’s omission from Spector’s lineup particularly jarring. The analyst, however, explained that Edmonton’s coaching staff may lean on experience when it comes to final roster decisions.