This phenomenon means that several teams will want to improve, while few players are available, so there will inevitably be a bidding war.
It turns out that David Savard has very high value at the moment. For a contending team, he is a prime candidate. For other teams, like the Tampa Bay Lightning, who are without Mikhail Sergachev, Savard becomes a must-have.
Honestly, it's not surprising to see that David has such value. He could fetch as much, if not more than Chiarot. Recall that the trade sent Ty Smilanic and 1st and 4th-round picks to the Canadiens.
Kent Hughes is playing his cards well, openly stating that he is not looking to trade his veteran defenseman. However, it doesn't stop him from receiving offers and adjusting them to his advantage if necessary.
With such value, don't be surprised if Savard departs as early as this year, even though he has another year left on his contract.