Departure of David Savard and upcoming transaction by Kent Hughes: Pierre LeBrun gives the truth
Barring a huge surprise, the Canadiens are unlikely to qualify for the playoffs, but you never know what could happen.
Indeed, there are surprises every year, like in 2021, when no one saw the Canadiens making it to the Stanley Cup final.
This year, in my opinion, is one of development and transition. The youngsters continue to develop, while they will replace the veterans during the season.
One of the veterans who is being talked about a lot is defenseman David Savard, who will be an unrestricted free agent on July 1st and who has good market value.
There have been many rumors about him for over a year, and they will be even more intense by the end of the season. Let's just say that it will be difficult for him to sleep soundly.
According to insider Pierre LeBrun, who speaks directly to general managers and gets his information from the source, Kent Hughes will not trade his veterans this year.
- Pierre LeBrun
That's the word we're hearing more and more from the Canadiens' entourage. Even Kent Hughes said it before the start of the season, that he plans on not trading his veterans, even if he risks losing a few for nothing.
A guy like David Savard is invaluable to youngsters like Lane Hutson or even Arber Xhekaj. The extra weeks he would have left have a lot of weight for them.
So we shouldn't be surprised if the GM decides not to trade him. Other names like Joel Armia and Christian Dvorak could well be linked to other teams.
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