David Savard retires after long NHL career with Blue Jackets, Canadiens and Lightning

It was 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, the next morning of the elimination of the Canadian in Washington. With his crew, Dominic Larsen-Lafond, flight director at Air Canada Jetz, was preparing the plane that would bring the team back to Montreal, for what would be David Savard's last flight as an NHL player.

Defender David Savard, who just played his last game in the NHL, expressed his desire to stay with the Canadiens.

David Savard retires after long NHL career with Blue Jackets, Canadiens and Lightning

Former Blue Jackets defenseman David Savard retires after 870 NHL games, a Stanley Cup win, and a legendary 2019 playoff goal for Columbus.

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Now that the season is over, defender David Savard will retire. The veteran defender of the Montreal Canadiens will withdraw from the actionTricolor Defensive Pilier for four seasons, Savard has left behind a strong imprint, both on the ice and in the locker room. Recognized for his reliable play, calmness and leadership, he has been a valuable mentor for the young defenceman of the CH, including Kaidern Guhle, Arber Xhekaj, Lane Hutson and Jayd…

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