Transaction: David Savard and several Canadiens veterans are (very) available

To trade or not to trade David Savard: that is the question.

Everyone knows how important he is to the Habs. He stabilizes the defence and is a father figure – still within the framework of sport, of course – to the young defencemen.

When he’s in the line-up, let’s just say it shows.

The importance of David Savard

With and without him

2022-2023
With: 27-31-4
Without : 4-14-2
Total: 31-45-6

2023-2024
With: 5-2-2
Without: 9-11-2
Total: 14-13-4@GagnonFrancois @JiCLajoie @CanadiensMTL #Canadiens pic.twitter.com/9jcvp8PfE7

– Stéphane Laberge (@sportslabs) December 20, 2023

It’s clear that with a profile like his, there’s going to be plenty of demand leading up to the deadline. He’s making $3.5 million a year for another year and a half, but don’t forget that the salary cap will go up next year.

But will he be the only player in town with a year and a half to go? No.

According to The Fourth Period, several Habs players are definitely available. We’re talking about Savard, but also Christian Dvorak, Joel Armia and Jake Allen.

Jake Evans falls into the same category, but he’s not definitely available, according to the site. That said, at the right price, he could leave.

Habs veterans will generate trade interest https://t.co/D9vdTTXnRJ

– The Fourth Period (@TFP) December 18, 2023

It’s interesting to hear this kind of talk, since it’s obvious that rental players will be discussed. And when I say “rental” players, I mean Sean Monahan, if he’s not extended… and the Tanner Pearson and/or Mitchell Stephens of this world.

But that doesn’t necessarily mean that guys with term will leave.

Note that Michael Pezzetta and Johnathan Kovacevic were not named by TFP. Arguably, their best value is with the Habs at the moment.

Of course, that’s not to say that the club’s veterans are attractive simply because they’re available. Joel Armia remains Joel Armia, after all… and the same goes for Christian Dvorak.

But don’t forget that the Habs still have the opportunity to retain a salary this year. If not, Kent Hughes could also take a bad contract in return for one of his veterans.

We’d be there with Cayden Primeau Jake Allen, right?

In bursts

– He never stops?

With Jaromir Jagr playing his first game of the season for Kladno, the earliest he’ll be eligible for induction to the Hockey Hall of Fame is 2027.

Here’s my look at why the HHOF won’t consider moving up that timeline.https://t.co/kcYJ3IIkBx https://t.co/gQsceO5YCb

– Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) December 20, 2023

– Not to be missed.

At 2 p.m. tomorrow, my old band L’Assemblée will be resurrected for a (sports) song.

I’ll be in the @BPMSportsRadio studios with my colleague from that era to perform a rap that’s probably too corrosive for some people’s ears. @GeorgesLaraque @stephgonzz pic.twitter.com/JnXJ1duor2

– Maxime Truman (@MaximeTruman) December 20, 2023

– Well done.

Details confirmed: a deal until 2026 for Jason Maas and until 2027 for Danny Maciocia. – @MTLAlouettes https://t.co/D2CEjfqNRY

– Benoît Rioux – Journal de Montréal (@benrioux) December 20, 2023

– Ethan Bear expected to sign, say Caps? Why not announce when it’s official?

#Caps are expected to officially sign defenseman Ethan Bear at a later date. Bear will join the team for today’s morning skate as he continues his rehabilitation process.

– CapitalsPR (@CapitalsPR) December 20, 2023

– Oh.

There were still notes in his notebook… pic.twitter.com/lEAfSwQmlT

– Nilton Jorge (@NiltonJorge) December 20, 2023

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