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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 11
David Savard: Here’s How He Continues to Help the Habs Today
David Savard has decided to retire at the end of the 2024–25 season. The defenseman, who spent the last four years of his career with the Habs, helped the club through its rebuilding process.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 8, 2025
David Savard has found a job, but not with the Canadiens
David Savard is now retired, and do you know what that means? It means he now has the time to devote, on a more regular basis, to his family… and to lunches
Would Trading Arber Xhekaj Hurt the Habs?
On Thursday night’s Episode of the Sick Podcast Mailbag with Tony Marinaro and Brian Wilde, they received a question from @expos_habs on X/Twitter about what they think Arber Xhekaj’s trade value is.
The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz
How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"
Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 11, 2025
Canadiens still have work to do this summer
The Canadiens have had a fantastic summer so far as they aim to build on their first playoff appearance since 2021. The Habs lost some forwards but have been busy improving their defence and fixing other gaps in their roster.
The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000
The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 28, 2025
Canadiens Replace Savard on Defense and Then Some with Dobson
No doubt, the Montreal Canadiens needed to fill a space on the right side on defense. They didn’t really need a (or, for that matter, the) Noah Dobson, though.
Brent Burns could be a good replacement for David Savard
With the retirement of David Savard, who will officially retire from the Canadiens on July 1, there will be a hole on the right-hand side of the Montreal blue line.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 15, 2025
Three external defenders who could replace David Savard
With the retirement of David Savard, the defensive line looks like this for next season. Obviously, I’m doing the exercise with the defensemen the Habs are counting on internally.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 14, 2025
David Savard: 'If Juraj Slafkovský doesn’t perform, it will be difficult to win'
When the Canadiens drafted Juraj Slafkovský first overall in 2022, they did so with one clear goal in mind: to capitalize on his potential to become a dominant player in big games.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 13, 2025
David Savard insists he wants to stay involved with the Canadiens
It’s now been almost two weeks since David Savard officially retired. The defenseman, who had announced he would retire at the end of the Habs season, saw his very fine career come to an end on April 30, when the Capitals eliminated the Habs.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 1, 2025
Replacing David Savard, a truly underestimated priority in Montreal
David Savard played his last career game in the National Hockey League last night. We saw him cry at the end of the game as he congratulated his teammates, and that’s normal.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / April 24, 2025
Canadiens Have 3 Good Veteran Free Agent Targets to Replace Savard
Last week, Montreal Canadiens defenseman David Savard announced he will hang up the skates after the 2025 Playoffs, bringing an end to a steady, hard-nosed career that spanned over 800 NHL games.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / April 20, 2025
Canadiens’ 3 In-House Candidates to Replace David Savard Next Season
As the curtain begins to fall on the 2024–25 NHL season, one of the league’s most respected veterans is preparing to skate off into retirement. David Savard, a reliable, physical, and selfless defenseman, announced that this playoff run will be his last.
Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 18, 2025
14-year NHL veteran defenseman to retire following season
Canadiens defenseman David Savard will retire whenever Montreal’s time in the postseason ends.
Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 12, 2025
Canadiens defenseman David Savard questioning his future in the NHL
Savard is in the final season of a four-year contract.
NHL News / Hockey Patrol / March 6, 2025
Canadiens make major announcement on Maple Leafs trade target David Savard
With the Toronto Maple Leafs only a couple of days away from the trade deadline, a new update regarding a potential candidate has led to even more pressure.
Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / March 5, 2025
Trade Deadline: Canadiens Delicate Situation For Armia & Savard
Darren Dreger discussed potential Montreal Canadiens trades between now and the deadline during his segment on Team 690, mentioning that there’s still a possibility the team may move a player or two, despite the recent contract extension given to Jake Evans.
Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / January 4, 2025
Canadiens call a news conference following David Savard's departure from practice
After a well-deserved break from media availability, head coach Martin St. Louis will return to answer questions from journalists.
Montreal Canadiens News / Athlon Sports / January 2, 2025
Canadiens' David Savard Leaves Practice Early Amid Trade Rumors
Montreal Canadiens defenseman David Savard's future with the franchise has been under the microscope in recent weeks. Savard, 34, is currently set to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the 2024-25 NHL season.
Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / January 1, 2025
Pierre LeBrun Confirms a Rumor About David Savard That Feels Like the End for Him in Montreal
Defensemen David Savard might well be playing his last season with the Montreal Canadiens. According to Pierre LeBrun, hockey expert for TSN, no discussions about a contract extension have taken place between the Canadiens' management and the veteran's representatives.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 27, 2024
Maple Leafs and Canadiens linked in 'exceedingly rare' trade
With the Leafs still trying to fine-tune their defense and the Canadiens eyeing the future, this rare deadline trade could benefit both sides despite the rivalry.
Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / November 27, 2024
David Savard Hit with Bizarre 10-Minute Misconduct, Calls Out Refs in Post-Game Press
The Montreal Canadiens fell to the Utah team on Tuesday night, and let's just say it wasn't the best officiated game in NHL history. After the game, veteran defenseman David Savard shared what happened late in the second period, which also led to his 10-minute penalty.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 19, 2024
Canadiens’ Savard on Oilers’ Radar as Blue Line Trade Upgrade
The Edmonton Oilers are eyeing potential defensive reinforcements, with names like Marcus Pettersson being floated around, among others. This week, a Montreal Canadiens defenseman made the list of possible targets, that being David Savard.
Montreal Canadiens News / Athlon Sports / November 15, 2024
Canadiens 'Willing to Listen' on David Savard's Trade Offers: Report
Montreal Canadiens defenseman David Savard has emerged as a coveted asset for NHL teams eyeing defensive reinforcements ahead of the trade deadline. Dave Pagnotta of The Fourth Period confirmed the growing interest in Savard while making an appearance on Sirius XM NHL Network Radio (h/t NHLRumors.com) on Wednesday.
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / March 5, 2024
David Savard is another RHD target that shows the Leafs are prioritizing the wrong attributes
The trade deadline cannot come fast enough. By the time 3pm ET on Friday hits we will have discussed every mid-level defensive talent in the league on a lottery bound team.
Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / December 27, 2023
Canadiens Consider David Savard Trade Amid Defensive Reshuffle
According to Eric Engels of Sportsnet, at 33, defenseman David Savard stands as a stabilizing force for the Montreal Canadiens, but he might be a trade candidate this season.
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