Canadiens Expert Reveals What He Would Do With David Savard

Pretty much all the media and experts have given their opinion on the matter, and now it's Bob Hartley's turn to do so, while he was on the air at BPM Sports.

The former NHL head coach is one of the most qualified people to answer the question, someone who never hesitates to give his candid opinion on hot topics.

Hartley states he wouldn't do it, because of all that he brings to the young players on the team. He is an excellent mentor for Kaiden Guhle, Arber Xhekaj, and he mentions that the CH still needs him.

However, he notes that if Hughes can get a young Nick Suzuki in return, that would be a different story, but for a simple pick, given the significant unpredictability associated with a draft selection, he wouldn't do it.

Obviously, for a team like the Lightning, which wants to strengthen its defense and has an eye on Savard, it will have to be very clever to manage to get the Quebecois defenseman from the CH.

At this time, the chances of seeing him leave by next March 8 seem quite low.

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