In 2008–09, he scored 5 goals and 30 points. After the Sea Dogs were eliminated in the playoffs, Sauvé was signed to an amateur tryout contract by the Canucks' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Manitoba Moose, who were finishing their 2008–09 AHL season.[8] However, after a week, he was released from his tryout without having played a game.[9] Competing in his fourth and final junior season the following campaign, he recorded a QMJHL career-high 7 goals, 29 assists and 36 points.