Detroit Red Wings Emerge As Favorites To Acquire Former Stanley Cup Champion Defenseman
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With the Trade Deadline on the horizon, the Detroit Red Wings could be preparing to be buyers - could they land a top defenseman from the divisional foe Canadiens?
For the 1st time in a long time, the Detroit Red Wings could be buyers at the Trade Deadline rather than choosing to sell off assets with an eye on the future.
Currently, the Red Wings occupy the 2nd Wild Card postseason spot in the Eastern Conference thanks to having won 7-of-8 games before the 4 Nations Faceoff.
Additionally, they've gone 15-5-1 under new coach Todd McLellan since he took over the head coaching duties from the terminated Derek Lalonde on December 26.
Could Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman be considering a member of a divisional foe to add to his team?
Per Bleacher Report, the Red Wings could consider acquiring defenseman David Savard from the Montreal Canadiens for their stretch drive:
The Detroit Red Wings could attempt to bolster their blue-line depth by the trade deadline. Veteran defenseman Jeff Petry has been sidelined since Jan. 2 and underwent surgery on Feb. 2, putting him on the shelf for six to eight weeks.
Because the Wings have been winning with Petry on the sidelines, they don't have to rush into finding a suitable replacement. Nevertheless, adding a shutdown blueliner would ensure sufficient defensive depth as they attempt to make the playoffs for the first time since 2016.
David Savard could be a worthwhile option if the Montreal Canadiens become trade-deadline sellers. The 33-year-old is a reliable right-shot shutdown rearguard who won a Stanley Cup with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2021. His $3.5 million cap hit would fit easily within the Wings' projected $12.6 million cap space.
Because the Wings have been winning with Petry on the sidelines, they don't have to rush into finding a suitable replacement. Nevertheless, adding a shutdown blueliner would ensure sufficient defensive depth as they attempt to make the playoffs for the first time since 2016.
David Savard could be a worthwhile option if the Montreal Canadiens become trade-deadline sellers. The 33-year-old is a reliable right-shot shutdown rearguard who won a Stanley Cup with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2021. His $3.5 million cap hit would fit easily within the Wings' projected $12.6 million cap space.
Savard is in the last year of his current deal with Montreal, and has 11 points (1G, 10A) in 53 games.
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