Speculation: David Savard to Toronto?

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Now let me be clear David Savard may not have been the player being watched but Toronto Maple Leafs assistant GM Ryan Hardy was watching Montreal's game on Saturday night.

The Leafs do need a RD and so whille David Savard is admittedly my own speculation it does make sense that it was Savard that the Leafs assistant GM was there to watch who else would it be?

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[Tiger Svoboda]

It’s probably Savard. But my guess is Habs keep him for another year. He’s very valuable for a young defense.

 

[Jared Dunn]

Kovacevic, Harris and Evans potentially but Savard definitely makes the most sense.

 

[Hunter368]

Maybe he was just scouting out the Leaf's divisional opponent who they play in fours days.

 

[Jared Dunn]

It’s probably Savard. But my guess is Habs keep him for another year. He’s very valuable for a young defense.

If they get offered a 1st for Savard at 50% they'll take it but I think that's what it would take and after the Tanev deal, doubt it's being offered

 

[Chose]

Now let me be clear David Savard may not have been the player being watched but Toronto Maple Leafs assistant GM Ryan Hardy was watching Montreal's game on Saturday night.

The Leafs do need a RD and so whille David Savard is admittedly my own speculation it does make sense that it was Savard that the Leafs assistant GM was there to watch who else would it be?

I'd put my money on that one.
Habs were also scouting the last leaf's game.

 

[LeafalCrusader]

Maybe he was just scouting out the Leaf's divisional opponent who they play in fours days.

No Leafs vs Habs games since opening night. They probably could use a scout of the opposition lol.

 

[Chose]

No Leafs vs Habs games since opening night. They probably could use a scout of the opposition lol.

That's why they send the assistant GM, and Habs sends two scouts at their game...
There is also the trade deadline in 3 days... Maybe you've heard about it ?

A "very important game" between the two teams indeed, two thirds into the season where they have no clue about the other team's habits...

 

[LeafalCrusader]

That's why they send the assistant GM, and Habs sends two scouts at their game...
There is also the trade deadline in 3 days... Maybe you've heard about it ?

A "very important game" between the two teams indeed, two thirds into the season where they have no clue about the other team's habits...

I don't even know what you're ranting about.

 

[Chose]

I don't even know what you're ranting about.

I am talking about a potential David Savard to the leafs trade.
A trade that seems to be supported by both fan bases.
The need for a cheap RHD is well documented in Toronto.
Their cup aspiration is well documented too.
Savard's availability is also very well known, as well as his pedigree. He fits the bill. He also has a cup ring. He is an awesome vet presence in the locker room.
There is no other available player that is a better fit than him left on the market.
I can foresee this happenning.
Even more with the double retentions that are going on around the league.

So seeing both teams scouting each other recently only adds fuel. Whoever is thinking this scouting was to prepare next game, when that game doesn't mean anything to any of those two teams, is coping... Especially when it was the assistant GM that was scouting one of those games.

 

[General Fanager]

If they wont trade high picks or high end prospects....

why bother even scouting him???

 

[Chose]

If they wont trade high picks or high end prospects....

why bother even scouting him???

They mentionned the high end prospects, but they didn't mention their late first round pick...

 

[sansabri]

i don't see us moving him

 

[Scintillating10]

If they get offered a 1st for Savard at 50% they'll take it but I think that's what it would take and after the Tanev deal, doubt it's being offered

Leafs wouldn't give up a first for Tanev. They are not paying enough to get Savard

 

[Jee]

For the Leafs, it starts with two 1st picks. AWAYE KENT.

 

[Chose]

Leafs wouldn't give up a first for Tanev. They are not paying enough to get Savard

Or the Flames didn't want to help Treliving...

 

[HuGo Sham]

Not sure Treliving wants to trade a 1st or 2nd / good prospect for Savard? Assuming habs retain half.
Savard has been lobbying pretty heavily in the media about staying in Montreal because his family is settled here.
And that being said good guy Hughes tends to accommodate his vets to a certain extent, so Toronto makes sense because of its proximity to Montreal and the fact he really wouldn't have to uproot his family

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

If they wont trade high picks or high end prospects....

why bother even scouting him???

Nobody has said their 1st wasn't available in fact Treliving has said the opposite

 

[MasterMatt25]

I doubt the deal would happen. Hughes has made it known he'd rather keep Savard and is only moving him for what he demands (rumoured to be a 1st or equivalent prospect - however it is believed the Habs are willing to retain 50% on Savard's contract for a better deal).

And Toronto doesn't have any 2nds or 1st equivalent prospects they are open to moving, and I know the online fanbase does not have the same opinion as the front office does, but I'm fairly certain Leaf fans don't want to move their 1st for Savard

 

[thefutures]

Leafs wouldn't give up a first for Tanev. They are not paying enough to get Savard

They get Savard for 2 runs hypothetically. Plus I think calgary strung Toronto along with no intention of dealing with them. I could see these reasons being why it could happen

 

[PajamaBoy]

Yes please trade your first for Savard. Please do it

 

[BLONG7]

The potential exists...............and we have 3 days to see what happens.
It does seem like a good match, but............

 

[Captain97]

I think CJ reported that the Habs want a 1st since they don't really want to trade him, he also said Savard is someone the leafs have asked about.

Don't have a source link saw the clip of him on a youtube short on Steve Dangle's podcast.

 

[FerrisRox]

Now let me be clear David Savard may not have been the player being watched but Toronto Maple Leafs assistant GM Ryan Hardy was watching Montreal's game on Saturday night.

The Leafs do need a RD and so whille David Savard is admittedly my own speculation it does make sense that it was Savard that the Leafs assistant GM was there to watch who else would it be?

I highly doubt it was David Savard.

Much more likely it was Jordan Harris or Jonathan Kovacevic.

If the offer is the Leafs 1st round pick for Savard, I would pass. If the offer required retention as well, that would be a really lousy offer. And I have less than zero interest in Nick Robertson, so I don't see what the Leafs could add that would make it enticing.

Retaining for two years on a defensemen that is valuable to the Canadiens, and all they get is a late 1st round pick?

Not interested.

 

[Guess]

Not sure if I would like to trade Savard to the Leafs.. that might just put them over the top, I'd rather see them fail again