No doubt, the Montreal Canadiens needed to fill a space on the right side on defense. They didn’t really need a (or, for that matter, the) Noah Dobson, though.

The Montreal Canadiens are expected to pursue a veteran defenseman from a divison rival to replace the retired David Savard.

The Montreal Canadiens are urged to sign a former first-round pick to replace David Savard on the blue line after he retired.

The Montreal Canadiens have acquired Noah Dobson from the New York Islanders for a package that includes Emil Heineman and ...

Savard’s Pre-Lightning Playing Career. Heading into the 1980 NHL Entry Draft, the Montreal Canadiens held the first-overall pick, and many fans hoped the Canadiens would use it to draft Savard ...

Montreal Canadiens defenseman David Savard (58) kneels on the ice beside Mike Matheson (8) during warm-ups at Bell Centre. David Kirouac-Imagn Images.

Montreal Canadiens defenceman David Savard (58) warms up for the team's NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV) ...

There is joy in Montreal as the Canadiens have made the playoffs for the first time since the Covid year in 2021. The Habs clinched their spot as the No. 8 seed in the playoffs with a victory over ...

Montreal Canadiens defenseman David Savard announced he will retire after the playoffs on Friday. The 34-year-old told Canadiens management of his intentions a few weeks ago, according to TVA’s ...