David Savard is thinking about taking his retirement at the end of the season

David Savard will likely finish his four-year contract having only played for the Montreal Canadiens since he signed the agreement. After all, he was not traded at the trade deadline.

And he is very happy about it, as he loves playing here.

What’s crazy is that his contract was signed by Marc Bergevin after the team reached the Stanley Cup final. David Savard was on the other side, in Tampa Bay, just before returning to Quebec.

And of course, things have changed a lot since then. Marc Bergevin and Dominique Ducharme are gone, and quickly, Savard became the player who had to “eat up the minutes of Shea Weber” on the ice.

At first, it wasn’t always easy. But quickly, he found his place in Montreal and was recognized at his true value by the new administration, but also by the fans. And what about the players, who love him?

But now, almost four years later, Savard is still approaching autonomy. And we wonder what he will do, knowing well that he has slowed down over the past 12 months and that he must have many small injuries.

This is probably why when he is questioned about his future, he doesn’t know what to say. And this, even if he still loves playing hockey and playing for the Canadiens.

This is a decision that will come a little later in the year. – David Savard

In other words, Savard is considering retirement. Even if he loves hockey and the Canadiens, he knows that at some point, he will have to move on and end his career. He just doesn’t know if it will be in 2025.

This is what can be concluded from an interview by Mario Langlois with the main person concerned for 98.5 Sports.

Another contract after this season? | “I still have a lot of fun playing hockey” – David Savard

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— 98.5 FM (@985fm.ca) March 10, 2025, at 20:52

We assume that Savard, who wanted to return to Montreal in 2021 and has always said he wants to stay despite the team’s reconstruction, would return with the Canadiens if he had to. But this is not a certainty either, as he could go elsewhere for a year if he wants to.

In any case, for now, the Canadiens are lucky to have him. And don’t be surprised if, once retired (whether in 2025 or later), the Quebecer is offered a position within the organization.

In quick succession

– To read.

– Kristian Matte, coach of the Lions: he would have said yes to such a position in Montreal. [RDS]

– Dany Dubé enjoyed his conversation with Carey Price. [98.5 Sports]

– The CPL in Quebec? [Nilton Jorge]

– Interesting.