Montreal Canadiens defenseman David Savard keeps generating trade buzz after first emerging as a potential target in mid-November. Now, both the Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers are linked to the Habs defenseman, with The Athletic's Chris Johnston and Pierre LeBrun highlighting those teams as fits for the veteran if he gets moved.

The 2024 year was supposed to be different for the Montreal Canadiens. They believed their rebuild was starting to end, and they wondered whether 2024 would end

The Montreal Canadiens had a rough beginning to the 2024-25 NHL season. Montreal made moves in the offseason to try and become more competitive. However, they had some bad performances early in the year.

The team announced 30 minutes before puck drop that winger Patrik Laine (flu-like symptoms) and defenceman David Savard (upper-body) will not play. Laine has boosted the Habs’ offence since returning from injury.