"For my part, my curiosity goes more towards a guy like David Savard who holds an additional year of contract. Some teams are more interested in acquiring a player who is not necessarily at the end of their contract and who is not just a rental player but has an extra year on his contract.
There is a bit more control, more stability in the acquisition, and for some of these teams, they feel they can go a long way this season but also next year.
I think that's where a guy like David Savard can come into play with so many teams looking to recruit more defensive players who have the presence of a veteran on and off the field.
I think we will start to hear more about David Savard as the season progresses, and much less about Mike Matheson. I wouldn't be surprised if the Montreal Canadiens get a similar return to what they received for Ben Chiarot a few seasons ago if they decide to trade him." - David Pagnotta
