Should Edmonton Lock Up Matt Savoie Now? The Perfetti Precedent Offers Clues

The Cole Perfetti extension in Winnipeg is already influencing how other NHL teams think about their own young talent, particularly the Edmonton Oilers and their consideration of Matt Savoie's future. The question of whether to commit long-term to a promising prospect before he's fully proven himself at the NHL level is one every organization faces, and Perfetti's deal provides a real-world comparison point.