With the Canadians very far away from a playoff spot, speculation about the Montreal team is likely to increase in the coming days and some names, including David Savard's, could resurface in discussions, although the defender doesn't appear to be willing to do so is ready to develop under other skies.
In his recent “32 Thoughts” column, Sportsnet network journalist Elliotte Friedman dedicated a sentence to the Quebecer, backing up his statements about “concerned parties.” According to him, number 58 does not want to distance himself from the Habs despite the problems of head coach Martin St-Louis' team, which has a record four games below the .500 mark.
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Recently, CH general manager Kent Hughes assured that he was not preparing a trade between the former Columbus Blue Jackets and Tampa Bay Lightning.
Savard, 33, is in the third year of his four-year, $14 million contract. In 34 appearances this season, he scored four goals and nine assists for 13 points, posted a -11 rating and blocked 98 shots.