Rangers Acquire Eduard Šalé and Olivier Savard from Barrie
Kitchener, ON – The Kitchener Rangers announced on Tuesday that they have acquired forward Eduard Šalé and defenseman Olivier Savard. In exchange, the Rangers send to Barrie Forward Kyle Morey and Defenseman Blair Scott as well as the following picks in the OHL Priority Selection:
- 2nd 2026 (SAG)
- 3rd 2027 (KIT)
- 3rd 2027 (WSR)
- 4th 2027 (BFD)
- 4th 2026 (KIT)
- 4th 2025 (OTT)
- 5th 2027 (NIA)
- 5th 2026 (SAG)
Šalé was selected 20th overall by Seattle in the 2023 NHL Draft and signed an entry-level contract with the club. The Czech forward has scored seven goals and 13 assists in his 25 games played with the Colts this season. He recently returned from the World Junior Championships where he won Bronze with Team Czechia. In the tournament, Šalé scored three goals and four assists.
Savard was originally drafted by Saginaw in 2021 in the second round, 29th overall. The blueliner is amidst his third season in the OHL, he has suited up in 141 games scoring six goals and 14 assists. The 6’2 and 181 lbs defenseman is known to play a strong game with a physical edge.
“We are excited to add Eduard and Olivier to our group,” said Rangers General Manager Mike McKenzie. “They will help our team this season and have the potential to help next season as well. Our goal heading into the deadline was to keep our young talent but also improve our team to give our staff and players a chance to win as many games as possible down the stretch and heading into playoffs.”
Heading to Barrie in the trade are Kyle Morey and Blair Scott. Morey was originally drafted by Owen Sound in 2021 in the fifth round and was acquired by the Rangers ahead of the 2022-23 season. The Kitchener native has played 85 games and has tallied six goals and 11 assists. Scott, who is also Kitchener-born, was drafted by the Soo in 2021 in the fifth round and was picked up by the Rangers early last season, and has since dressed in 29 games. The defenceman has registered one goal which came against the Colts on December 16th, 2023.
“It is extremely difficult to trade any player but when they are local players like Kyle and Blair, it makes it extra difficult,” McKenzie said. “Hopefully, the moves provide both guys with more opportunities to grow their game. We thank Kyle and Blair for their contributions to our club and wish them all the best in Barrie.”
The Rangers are back in action at The Aud on Friday, January 12th against the Erie Otters followed by a Sunday matinee against the Ottawa 67’s. Don’t miss any of the action and see your newest Blueshirts hit the ice this weekend. Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office at The Aud Sponsored by White Way Plumbing or online here.
For inquiries, contact:
Lindsay Eastwood
Manager of Communications and Team Services
Kitchener Rangers Hockey Club
613-793-0168
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