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Another Canadiens target: a scorer for the middle trios of the line-up

The Canadiens are looking for a second-line center. No one’s denying that. In an ideal world, the Canadiens are also looking for a defenseman who can eat up the minutes David Savard was able to take last year.

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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

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

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.

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In the history of the NHL, a total of 46 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 46 can you name in six minutes?

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 2

It was David Savard who asked Kent Hughes not to trade him

On Wednesday evening, David Savard’s career officially came to an end. The defenseman, who enjoyed a fine career spanning 14 seasons (including the last four in Montreal), had announced that he would hang up his skates when the CH season came to an end.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 1

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.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 1

Nick Suzuki: David Savard will 'probably always be around the club'

David Savard’s field hockey career is officially over. The veteran defenseman, who announced his retirement at the end of the regular season, has received tributes from just about everyone after his fine 14-year NHL career.

NHL News / House of Hockey / May 1

David Savard Fights Tears After Playing Final Career Game in Loss to Capitals

David Savard played his final game in the NHL on Wednesday, and after the game, he was fighting back tears as he walked off the ice for the last time.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / May 1

NHL Sends Message to 14-Season Veteran After Retirement Decision

A 14-year veteran blueliner decided to put an end to his NHL career on Wednesday night in the nation's capital. With the Montreal Canadiens eliminated from the playoffs following a 4–1 loss to the Washington Capitals in Game 5 of their first-round series, defenseman David Savard's career is now officially over.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 1

In pictures: David Savard in tears after his last NHL game

The Canadiens’ fifth and final playoff game was also the very last of David Savard’s NHL career. After the game, the Montreal players shook hands with the Washington players, and even they knew it was Savard’s last NHL game.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 27

Training: Patrik Laine and David Savard are absent

It’s another big game tonight for the Montreal Canadiens. In fact, Martin St-Louis’ team trained this morning in preparation for tonight’s Game #4 at the Bell Centre against the Washington Capitals.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / April 24

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

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 / Athlon Sports / April 19

Canadiens' Star Announces Major Career-Changing News

The Montreal Canadiens are heading into the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a veteran presence on the blue line and an unexpected storyline to follow following Friday's news. Blueliner David Savard confirmed before the weekend that this will be his final NHL season, announcing his intention to retire once the Canadiens’ postseason run concludes.

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Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / April 18

David Savard Confirms He’ll Retire After Canadiens’ Playoff Run

David Savard will retire from professional hockey after this final playoff run with the Montreal Canadiens, per Renaud Lavoie, who covers the team. The veteran defenseman has confirmed he will play in the 2025 NHL playoffs and then hang up his skates, regardless of the results in this postseason run.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / April 18

Montreal Canadiens Defender to Retire at End of Season

One Montreal Canadiens defenceman will be calling it a career at the of the seasons. News emerged that veteran blueliner David Savard will retire at the end of Habs’ current Stanley Cup Playoff run.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / April 18

Canadiens’ David Savard set to retire after 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Montreal Canadiens’ defenseman David Savard confirmed to reporters Friday he will retire at the end of the Habs’ playoff run. TVA Sports reporter Renaud Lavoie also confirmed that Savard told the front office about his decision a few weeks ago.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 18

14-year NHL veteran defenseman to retire following season

Canadiens defenseman David Savard will retire whenever Montreal’s time in the postseason ends.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 12

Canadiens defenseman David Savard questioning his future in the NHL

Savard is in the final season of a four-year contract.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / March 11

David Savard Hints at a Possible Retirement at the End of the Season

As reported by the excellent Charles-Alexis Brisebois, David Savard is considering retiring at the end of the season. Attention His decision has not yet been made, but know that it is a possibility, and it could possibly further explain why he was not traded last Friday by Kent Hughes.

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / March 8

Canadiens Reportedly Rejected Trade Offer from Jets Involving David Savard

As you know, it was a rather quiet trade deadline for Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens. Hughes didn't buy anything, but he didn't sell anything either, which is not insignificant.

NHL News / Hockey Patrol / March 6

Canadiens make announcement on Maple Leafs trade target

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.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / March 5

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 3

Canadiens provide update on David Savard after his sudden departure from practice

Savard suddenly left his team's most recent practice (in Chicago).

Canadiens call a news conference following David Savard's departure from practice

Insider Elliotte Friedman shares a sad revelation about Canadiens forward Patrik Laine

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Montreal Canadiens News / Athlon Sports / January 2

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

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

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.

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