Major trade involving David Savard: his fate will soon be known
David Savard is highly regarded by the Canadiens, but also throughout the NHL, as he is very effective and reliable on the ice and a true gentleman.
He is the ideal leader to guide a young defensive corps like the Canadiens', and he takes this role very seriously, as we've seen many times, including with Arber Xhekaj last season.
David Savard may still have to play this role with a young player like Lane Hutson or Logan Mailloux, or even with David Reinbacher, if necessary.
The veteran defenseman proudly wears the Canadiens' jersey and wants to remain with the team for the rest of his career, but he could be pushed aside by younger players, and the possible promotion of David Reinbacher could change things.
According to Eric Engels, if Logan Mailloux and David Reinbacher earn spots with the Canadiens, Kent Hughes will have no choice but to put Savard on the market. Otherwise, there's a good chance he'll be traded at the deadline.
But even Savard knows that he will be sidelined by younger players who need to gain experience for the team to eventually reach where it intends to go.
For this reason-and many others, including his profile as a big, tough, versatile right-handed veteran-he will be on every trade board this season. Not only is it likely that he'll be traded, but it could happen sooner than expected if David Reinbacher and Logan Mailloux have training camps that force the Canadiens to put Savard on the market earlier than planned."
- Eric Engels
Let's be honest: David Savard will definitely be on the radar of nearly every contending team at the trade deadline. His value will skyrocket, no doubt.
If the young players force Kent Hughes to employ them from the start of the season in Montreal, Savard could be sacrificed before the deadline.
Source: Marqueur
Transaction potentielle impliquant David Savard chez le CH: le défenseur pourrait quitter plus tôt que prévu
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