Transaction involving David Savard between the Montreal Canadiens and the Edmonton Oilers? There is an update

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Jim Sullivan
November 15, 2024 (7:17 PM)

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Over the past few hours, David Pagnotta revealed some rather interesting information regarding Montreal Canadiens defenseman David Savard.

The 34-year-old veteran is currently playing the final year of his contract with the Habs and receives a $3.5 million salary.

Given that the Montreal Canadiens won't be in the playoff this season, Kent Hughes will face a big dilemma regarding Savard: trade him by the deadline or offer him a contract extension in order to keep him with the team.

Due to his age, several observers believe that the CH should take advantage of his value to trade him this season, especially since he will probably no longer be with the Montreal team when they will officially be "in the mix".

David Pagnotta believes the Oilers could be interested in Savard

With that being said, David Pagnotta, who has excellent contacts across the NHL, reported that the Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman would potentially like to acquire number 58, looking to add a defenseman of the same caliber as David Savard.

«The Edmonton Oilers could be looking to add a player of the same caliber of David Savard. » - David Pagnotta

Knowing that the Oilers were one of the teams that showed interest in the defenseman last year, it wouldn't be surprising if he was still on their radar as the trade deadline approaches.

After all, the addition of David Savard could be greatly beneficial for Edmonton's defensive unit, which currently has to put Travis Dermott on the team's second defensive duo, which is far from ideal.

In my opinion, there is no doubt that David Savard could provide valuable services to a team that wants to have success in the playoffs.

We are talking about an experienced defenseman who has played more than 800 games in the Bettman circuit and has won a Stanley Cup with the Tampa Bay Lightning. In addition, he is also a true leader in the locker room.

This will therefore be a file to follow closely!

Since his NHL debut, David Savard has recorded 53 goals and 178 assists (231 points) in 812 games with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens.