Trading Savard for another right-handed defenseman: A scenario that exists (according to Arpon Basu)
Marc-Olivier Cook
His qualities are well known in Montreal, and it’s clear he is a useful player in Martin St-Louis’s lineup, even if he is slowing down a bit.
That’s why the idea of seeing him traded by March 7 is not unanimous in the city. Especially if the Canadiens are still battling for a playoff spot in just over a month!
What if the Canadiens traded Savard… to find his replacement for the coming years?
There could even be a scenario where the Canadiens trade Savard as a rental player and acquire a replacement on the right side. – Arpon Basu
This is the first time we’ve heard of this idea:
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— Jeremy Rutherford (@jprutherford) January 27, 2025
WHAT A JOB BY DAVID SAVARD!
The last seconds of the CH’s victory against the Lightning
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And there’s the problem, exactly.
In Brief
– Another honor for Jacob Fowler. He was notably excellent Saturday night, as my colleague Mathis Therrien pointed out in an article yesterday.
Congrats to Jacob Fowler on being named the Hockey East Player of the Week
He went 2-0 vs BU this past weekend, making 61 saves, while recording one shutout. He allowed zero even-strength goals.
He is only the third goalie to win Hockey East Player of the Week since 2020. pic.twitter.com/lASfqzpK7q
— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) January 27, 2025
– Logical.
Let’s hear your thoughts on this midseason rookie all-star team!
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– Nicolas Aubé-Kubel placed on waivers.
Aube-Kubel (BUF) on waivers
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) January 27, 2025
– Another defender heading to the Islanders.
#Isles Transaction: The New York Islanders have acquired defenseman Scott Perunovich from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for a conditional 5th round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) January 27, 2025
– New contract (deserved) for Logan Thompson.
Actual AAV is $5.85M https://t.co/MCYcga83hd
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) January 27, 2025
– Your turn to respond!
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