DAVID
SAVARD
D
Ht/Wt
6’1’’,
238 lbs
Shoots
R
Experience
12
years
Debut
Oct 7, 2011
Born
Oct 22, 1990
(35 yrs)
Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec
Drafted
Drafted by Columbus in 2009 (4/94).
Drafted from
Moncton (QMJHL)
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2025-05-01 |
Announced his retirement.
|
| 2025-04-08 |
Missed 1 game (undisclosed).
|
| 2025-04-06 |
Undisclosed, day-to-day.
|
| 2025-01-11 |
Missed 4 games (upper body injury).
|
| 2025-01-03 |
Upper body injury, day-to-day.
|
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | Stanley Cup Stanley Cup | 2020-21 |
| Canadian Hockey League | Defenseman of the Year Defenseman of the Year | 2009-10 |
| QMJHL | Emile "Butch" Bouchard Trophy Best Defenseman | 2009-10 |
| QMJHL | Kevin Lowe Trophy Best Defensive Defenseman | 2009-10 |
| QMJHL | First All-Star Team First All-Star Team | 2009-10 |
Scouting Report
A prototypical defensive defenseman, he was reliable in a shutdown role but did not contribute much offense at the NHL level. Moved the puck well and was a rugged, fearless shot blocker who got in front of everything. He was never fast and lost a little bit of speed late in his career. However, he was capable of playing 20-plus minutes per game for most of his time in the big league. Unfortunately, his fearless approach to playing defense took a toll, as he wore down toward the latter stages of his NHL career.
Long Range Potential: Solid shutdown defenseman.
