Lavoie was signed to a one-year, two-way contract extension in the offseason, placed on waivers last week, claimed by the Vegas Golden Knights, and ultimately re-claimed by the Oilers. The 24-year-old was Edmonton's 2019 2nd-round pick (38th overall) and has appeared in seven games with the Oilers since making his debut last season. In 66 games with Bakersfield (AHL) in 2023-24, he had 28 goals, 50 points and 64 PIMs in 66 games played.
