Important trade by Kent Hughes involving defenseman David Savard: proposals are going in the other direction

With good reason, as he is a true warrior, a player who never hesitates for a second to sacrifice his body to help his team, whether it's by blocking shots or playing physically along the boards.

Moreover, David Savard is an undeniable leader and a great mentor for the young defensemen in the organization. Just look at what he did with Arber Xhekaj last year.

The young defenseman's game became extremely solid once paired with Savard, proving how important he is to the organization.

In this context, former Canadiens scout Grant McCagg suggests that Kent Hughes should not trade him at the deadline, but rather extend his contract for a few more seasons.

David Savard will be in high demand at the trade deadline, especially from contending teams, as he will be an unrestricted free agent next summer.

Kent Hughes could certainly get a first-round pick in exchange, but isn't his contribution more valuable than a first-round pick outside the top 20?

Furthermore, the Canadiens could surprise with a healthy team and the new addition of Patrik Laine. Would you trade David Savard even if the team has a chance to make the playoffs?

Do you prefer to keep David Savard to support young players like Lane Hutson, Logan Mailloux, and David Reinbacher?

In my opinion, keeping David Savard for one or two more years could be very beneficial for the organization. I'm sure Kent Hughes will make the right decision for the team's future.

Source: Dans les Coulisses
David Savard : Grant McCagg aime l'idée de le prolonger si le CH est dans la course aux séries cette saison