DAVID SAVARD NEWS

Not traveling Friday Savard (upper body) will not be with the Habs when they travel to Washington on Friday, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Savard will be shelved for his fourth consecutive contest due to his lingering upper-body issue. Prior to getting hurt, the blueliner was offering decent offensive production with five points in his last seven outings. The veteran hasn't reached the 30-point threshold since 2014-15 when he was with Columbus but could challenge that mark if he can return to action sooner rather than later.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Savard (upper body) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Canucks.

Impact Savard continues to deal with an upper-body injury, and he'll be unavailable for a third consecutive matchup. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return to the lineup, but Jayden Struble should continue to see playing time while Savard is out.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against Avalanche Savard (upper body) won't play Saturday versus the Avalanche, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Impact Savard will miss a second straight game with the injury. Jayden Struble will remain in the lineup and figures to play throughout the duration of Savard's absence. Savard's next chance to play is Monday at home versus the Canucks.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Not suiting up Friday Savard (upper body) won't play Friday versus the Blackhawks.

Impact Savard was labeled a game-time decision and ultimately won't be able to play in the first half of a back-to-back. Jayden Struble will draw in Friday. Savard will likely be questionable heading into Saturday's game versus the Avalanche as well.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Friday Savard (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision versus Chicago on Friday, as reports.

Impact Savard has a goal and four assists in his last seven games. The 34-year-old defenseman has one goal, nine assists, 31 hits and 90 blocked shots through 35 games this season. Should Savard sit out, Jayden Struble will enter the lineup on the third pairing, alongside Arber Xhekaj.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Canadiens' David Savard Leaves Practice Early Amid Trade Rumors Rumors are swirling after Canadiens defenseman David Savard left Thursday’s practice early.

JANUARY 2 • KANSASCITY.COM

Adds helper in win Savard notched an assist and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Savard has looked good in the latter half of December, earning a goal and four assists over his last seven games. The blueliner earned just one assist over 17 contests between Nov. 2 and Dec. 14. He shouldn't be expected to keep up his recent pace, as his third-pairing role and heavily defensive style typically don't lead to much scoring. He has 10 points, 23 shots on net, 90 blocked shots, 31 hits and 22 PIM over 35 appearances this season.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Maple Leafs or Oilers Predicted to Trade for Canadiens' David Savard Different insiders see the Maple Leafs and the Oilers as potential fits for Canadiens’ David Savard.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Rare two-pointer in loss Savard scored a goal on three shots and assisted on another in Monday's 5-4 loss to Columbus. He also had four blocks and one hit.

Impact Savard helped Montreal scramble back from 2-0 and 3-1 deficits. He scored Montreal's first goal early in the second period then triggered a break that led to the goal that tied the game at 3-3. It was the defenseman's first two-point night of the season. He's up to one goal and eight assists through 32 outings.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Marchenko's late goal lifts Blue Jackets past Canadiens 5-4

Kirill Marchenko scored with 2:12 left in regulation, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 for their second straight home win, rallying after blowing a pai...

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nabs assist in win Savard recorded an assist and three blocked shots in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Red Wings.

Impact Savard has two helpers over his last three games. The defenseman is up to seven assists, 18 shots on net, 22 PIM, 30 hits, 80 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating across 31 appearances this season. Savard plays a heavily defensive role and often in a bottom-four position, so he's unlikely to generate much offense. He has a little fantasy value in deeper formats that reward blocks.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Savard had four blocked shots and three hits in Saturday's 4-2 loss to Winnipeg.

Impact Savard was held out of Montreal's previous game due to an upper-body injury. The 34-year-old defenseman took 18 shifts, had 17:45 TOI and logged minutes on the top PK unit, which is a normal night of work for Savard. The four blocks increased his season total to a team-high 74.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Saturday Savard (upper body) is good to play Saturday versus Winnipeg, according to Patrick Friolet of RDS.

Impact Savard, who missed Thursday's 9-2 loss to Pittsburgh due to the injury, has five assists, 20 PIM, 25 hits and 70 blocks in 27 appearances in 2024-25. He's projected to serve on the third pairing alongside Arber Xhekaj. Jayden Struble is expected to be a healthy scratch.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Saturday Savard (upper body) will be a game-time decision Saturday.

Impact Savard sat out Thursday's 9-2 loss versus Pittsburgh. He has five assists and 70 blocked shots in 27 appearances this season. Look for Justin Barron to remain in the lineup, if Savard is unable to play.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Thursday Savard (upper body) won't play versus the Penguins on Thursday.

Impact Savard is considered day-to-day for now. Jayden Struble will check back into the lineup to cover for Savard's absence. The Canadiens' next game is Saturday in Winnipeg. Savard has five assists and 70 blocked shots over 27 appearances this season as a key shutdown defender.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Habs Mailbag: Canadiens will have some options at NHL trade deadline Mike Matheson, David Savard, Joel Armia and Jake Evans among the players who could be moved. But keeping two of them would make sense.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Oilers mailbag: How big was the loss of Philip Broberg? Is Jeff Skinner salvageable? David Savard to Edmonton? Edmonton Oilers fans have some concerns, worries, a bit of angst, and a number of questions about a team that almost won the Stanley Cup.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM

Oilers mailbag: How big was the loss of Philip Broberg? Is Jeff Skinner salvageable? David Savard to Edmonton? Edmonton Oilers fans have some concerns, worries, a bit of angst, and a number of questions about a team that almost won the Stanley Cup.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM

Nabs helper in overtime loss Savard provided an assist, two blocked shots and 12 PIM in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to Utah.

Impact Savard ended an eight-game point drought when he helped out on Jayden Struble's second-period tally. The 34-year-old Savard also missed one game due to an injury in that span. Offense has never been his priority as a shutdown defender. He's doing fine with five assists, 12 shots on net, 52 blocked shots, 18 hits, 16 PIM and a minus-4 rating over 20 outings this season, playing mainly in a top-four role.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Canadiens' Patrik Laine skates with teammates for the first time since his injury

The Montreal Canadiens might be getting some reinforcements soon after Patrik Laine practiced with his teammates Wednesday for the first time since suffering a left knee sprain

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Oilers Linked to Canadiens' $14 Million Defenseman as Trade Target Canadiens’ David Savard could be the answer to Edmonton’s defensive woes.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Returns to action Savard had three blocks and finished plus-1 in Monday's 3-0 win over Edmonton.

Impact Savard, who missed Saturday's game due to an upper-body injury, took regular shifts on the second pair and sacrificed his body. The three blocks leaves him tied with Mike Matheson for the team lead at 47 through 18 appearances.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Savard (upper body) will play against Edmonton on Monday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Impact Savard's return from a one-game absence will bump Justin Barron to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 34-year-old Savard has four assists, 11 shots on goal, 45 blocked shots and 17 hits across 17 appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Savard is a late scratch for Saturday's game against Columbus because of an upper-body injury, according to Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

Impact Savard has four assists, 17 hits and 45 blocks in 17 appearances with the Canadiens in 2024-25. Jayden Struble, who would have otherwise been a healthy scratch Saturday, is expected to serve on the second pairing with Lane Hutson due to Savard's absence.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Canadiens 'Willing to Listen' on David Savard's Trade Offers: Report The Canadiens could soon start fielding calls for veteran defenseman David Savard.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM