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On YouTubeMontreal 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.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 17
Imminent retirement: the guys will want to play for David Savard in the playoffs
David Savard gave some hints about his future last night. We saw his children and wife join him on the bench during the warm-up of the game between the Habs and the Hurricanes… and we also know that Savard had a hat made for his wife to highlight his career.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 17
David Savard: you don’t do that if you’re not retiring
Yesterday, we learned that David Savard had a good chance of retiring at the end of the season. Renaud Lavoie addressed the topic. In the scenario where
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 16
It’s possibly David Savard’s last game
If the Canadiens lose today, it will be chaos in Montreal. The Canadiens’ fans will become Islanders fans for 24 hours. If Montreal were to miss the playoffs, it could be the last game of David Savard’s career.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 8
David Savard has a chance to return to the game tonight (but not Emil Heineman)
Sunday, we learned at the last second that David Savard and Emil Heineman would not be able to face the Predators of Nashville on the road. Arber Xhekaj therefore played on the blue line.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 7
'David Savard should play tomorrow'
Yesterday, just before the day’s game, we learned that David Savard and Emil Heineman would not be able to play the game in Nashville. Officially, the habs said the guys “are being evaluated daily and will not participate in tonight’s game”: this obviously suggests they are injured and have a minor issue.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 6
Emil Heineman and David Savard absent tonight
Late breaking news. The Canadiens, who will be in Nashville tonight, will have to make do without two key elements: David Savard and Emil Heineman. Both players will be absent and will be evaluated on a daily basis.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 25
Does David Savard need to rest?
The question many people are asking right now is: who will give up their spot in the Canadiens lineup when Kaiden Guhle is ready to return to play? It’s not imminent (certainly not this week), but it’s getting closer and closer.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 14
Hurricanes reportedly had interest in Brock Boeser
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is talk about the Vancouver Canucks and a few key pieces of that team. What is the future of head coach Rick Tocchet?
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.
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 / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 10
Why Canadiens must not re-sign David Savard after NHL Trade Deadline
The Montreal Canadiens were engulfed in trade rumors leading into the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline. Montreal had some veteran players they could trade, as well.
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.
Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 7
Canadiens unlikely to move both Joel Armia, David Savard
The Canadiens are receiving high interest in pending UFAs Joel Armia and David Savard. With a playoff spot still in reach, though, they’re not likely to sell both players off before this afternoon’s deadline, Pierre LeBrun of TSN and The Athletic writes.
NHL News / Hockey Patrol / March 6
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
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 / February 1
Major Development Involving a David Savard Trade Ahead of the Deadline
However, the chances that he decides to become a buyer seem slim, as during the mid-season review, the general manager of the Canadiens stated that he did not want to deviate from the organization's plan despite the team's recent successes.
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).
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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