Savard to retire after Canadiens' playoff run

Montreal Canadiens defenseman David Savard confirmed Friday that he'll hang up his skates following the 2025 postseason, according to TVA Sports' Renaud Lavoie.

The 34-year-old is in the last year of his contract.

Savard began his career with the Blue Jackets, establishing himself as a physical, shutdown defenseman during a 10-year run in Columbus. He was traded to Tampa Bay ahead of the 2021 deadline and helped the Lightning win their second of back-to-back Stanley Cups.

A native of St. Hyacinthe, Quebec - about an hour drive from Montreal - Savard has spent the last four seasons with the Canadiens. He joined the team as a free agent in 2021.

Savard will end his career with 242 points in 870 regular-season games across 14 seasons.