Is David Savard on his way out of Montreal? We might know his next destination
The Edmonton Oilers are in a tough spot as they are outside the playoff picture despite having Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.
While their offense has struggled this year, their defense stands out the most, and not on the positive side.
With a 3.14 goals-against average and a penalty kill ranked 30th at just 70.9%, the Edmonton's blue line needs help.
According to David Pagnotta,, the Oilers are eyeing Montreal Canadiens defenseman David Savard as a potential solution for their defensive struggle.
The 34-year-old brings a strong is an attractive option for a team desperate to tighten its defense since Savard is know for his solid defensive presence.
David Savard's physicality and shot-blocking ability could help stabilize Edmonton's shaky penalty kill.
David Savard's potential acquisition recalls the 2022 trade in which Montreal sent Brett Kulak to the Oilers in a trade for a second-round pick.
That pick eventually turned into prospect Lane Hutson and it was a really good return for Montreal.
Kent Hughes could once again leverage Edmonton's need for defensive help to secure a promising return, especially since Savard is set to become a free agent this summer.
Some other options include Cam Fowler, Ivan Provorov and Marcus Pettersson as each others offers a unique skill set.
Still, David Savard's combination of defensive reliability and playoff experience makes him a really compelling target for the Oilers.
Edmonton's management must decide what to do this year before the trade deadline on March 7. Do you think they should move and grab David Savard on your side?
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Do you think the Montreal Canadiens should trade David Savard this year? | ||
| Yes | 54 | 81.8 % |
| No | 12 | 18.2 % |
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