By Cult of Hockey contributor Ira Cooper

Cult of Hockey prospect series 2025: #1, Matt Savoie

21 years old, 5’9″, 180 lbs., Buffalo’s 9th overall pick, 2022 draft

For the second consecutive season, Matt Savoie tops the Cult of Hockey’s prospect rankings. It’s highly likely to be the last time – not because he will be over-taken by another prospect but because he will have graduated to full time NHL player. Article content Article content Article content

Savoie entered the rankings at Number 1 last season as a 20-year old rookie pro, having graduated from the Western Hockey League as one of the most productive players in the league over the prior 3 seasons, accumulating 256 points in 150 regular season games (along with 65 points in 48 playoff games).

Savoie sits atop the rankings

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