LW Carter Savoie - Sherwood Park Crusaders, AJHL (2020, 100th, EDM)

[LastWordArmy]

Carter Savoie, drafted by the Regina Pats in the 2017 WHL Draft, instead opted to continue playing Junior A hockey to keep his college options open. He is committed to playing hockey for the University of Denver next year. In the meantime, Savoie has been playing for the Sherwood Park Crusaders and dominating the AJHL. He put up 53 goals and 46 assists for 99 points in just 54 games this season. Savoie led the league in goals and was named to the North Division All-Star Team. He also played for the AJHL Selects in the Junior Club World Championship, scoring one goal and five points in five games. Savoie had two goals in four games playing for Canada West at the World Junior A Hockey Challenge. His WHL rights were traded to the Winnipeg Ice.

Last season, Savoie scored 31 goals and 42 assists for 73 points in 58 games. He was named AJHL Rookie of the year. He was also part of the League’s All-Rookie Team and the North All-Star Team. Savoie is the older brother of Matthew Savoie, the first overall pick in the 2019 WHL Bantam Draft, and one of the top prospects for the 2022 NHL Draft.

Here is our full scouting report
Carter Savoie Scouting Report: 2020 NHL Draft #57 - Last Word on Hockey

 

[Aaron Vickers]

Savoie, top CJHL prospect, ready for NHL Draft day

“(The season) went pretty well,” Savoie said. “With going to Russia at the beginning of the season, that was a great experience and then coming back and hopping right into it with the Crusaders. Obviously, our team did really well. We had a great group of guys, great leadership group.

“Then heading off to Dawson Creek for Team Canada, I think I struggled a little bit there but when I came back to the Cru I think I found my legs again.”

 

[Frk It]

I have been re-thinking where this kid should be ranked. I could see going the NCAA route forcing him to compete harder and round out his game. He definitely has good skill and a good shot.

 

[MMC]

Welcome to Edmonton!

 

[Dominance]

Really strong value at 100. Nice for the kid to be picked by the Oilers, I’m sure.

 

[780il]

Love the pick at 100. Let’s see how he develops.

 

[snipes]

Great pick at 100. I had him in the second round before this pick.

Surprised he was sitting there at 100. Lots of skill.

 

[snipes]

I'd like Edmonton to grab him in the 2nd if he's available.

Got him in the 4th.

 

[Llamamoto]

A great start to his college career with 3 goals in his first 2 games. (He's scored 75% of Denver's goals so far)

 

[snipes]

A great start to his college career with 3 goals in his first 2 games. (He's scored 75% of Denver's goals so far)

Heck of a start to his college career. Hopefully this continues.

Edit: You double posted one of the goals, added the other below.

 

[snipes]

 

[grentthealien]

How has Carter looked in College? What’s his play style like? I’m familiar with his younger brother because of the hype he’s received in the 22 draft but I’ve never really paid attention to Carter.

 

[BKarchitect]

Would've loved to have seen Matt play with him at DU...but Carter is a legit prospect in his own right, so is Benning. The Pioneers just make a killing off grabbing junior A stars in recruiting.

 

[Isaac Nootin]

Just scored again.

 

[snipes]

Just buried a beauty, what a shot.

 

[snipes]

How has Carter looked in College? What’s his play style like? I’m familiar with his younger brother because of the hype he’s received in the 22 draft but I’ve never really paid attention to Carter.

4 goals in 3 games. Scored again early in this game with a beauty shot.

 

[YEGJuniorFan]

That shot was unreal. He's looking really solid so far.

 

[snipes]

Just picked up another point with a primary assist early in the 2nd on rebound off his shot up high on the goalie.

Heck of a start to his NCAA career.

 

[snipes]

The assist he just picked up off his shot.

 

[Dominance]

Injured?

 

[snipes]

Injured?

He was back out there after that knee on knee thankfully. Looked pissed off and dropped a guy with a reverse hit the next shift. You love to see it.

 

[wings5]

Great start, I wonder if he ends up a better player than his more highly touted younger brother

 

[snipes]

Great start, I wonder if he ends up a better player than his more highly touted younger brother

Time will tell, as you mentioned his brother is more highly touted at the same age but development isn’t always linear.

He’s off to a fantastic start as an 18 year old rookie in the NCAA. His shot is ridiculous and he’s got some really nice stick handling skills + puck control. Not just a one trick pony, his skating looks a lot better especially his lateral edges and change of direction type skating.

Couldn’t have asked for a much better start 4 goals and an assist in his first 3 NCAA games. Looks deadly on the PP, needs time to round out his game but there’s some real offensive talent there with him.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

What an impressive start to his NCAA career. And the teams that he has been scoring against aren't exactly chopped liver which makes it even more impressive.

 

[780il]

Couldn’t have asked for a better start. His shot and finishing skills are obviously top tier, hands are pretty nice, and he has a little bit of jam/determination in his game along the boards which I love to see even though he’s a smaller guy. Gonna be real fun watching Holloway and Savoie light up the NCAA...