David Savard
Encyclopedia
David Savard is a Canadian
professional ice hockey
defenceman currently playing for the Columbus Blue Jackets
of the National Hockey League
(NHL). He was drafted by the Columbus Blue Jackets
in the 4th round (94th overall) of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft
.
On June 3, 2010, he was signed by the Columbus Blue Jackets to a three-year entry-level contract. Following the 2010–11 NHL season
training camp, Savard was assigned to play for the Blue Jackets' AHL affiliate, the Springfield Falcons
.
in the 4th round (94th overall) of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft
, after his second junior season where he played as reliable defenceman with defensive skills.
The following season, by demand from the team that had drafted him, Savard started to support the offense a little more aiming to become a more complete player. Consequently, he was awarded many trophies at the end of his third junior season, such as the Émile Bouchard Trophy
rewarding the best QMJHL Defensive defenceman and the Kevin Lowe Trophy awarded to the best QMJHL defenceman, while finishing first league scorer among defencemen, establishing a league record for assists as a defenceman.
Moreover, the same year he is selected to participate to the Subway Super Series, wearing a Quebec jersey in this tournament where the best junior aged Canadians compete. The junior consecration comes when he is decerned the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) best defenceman Trophy, recognizing the remarkable season he just had with the Moncton Wildcats
of the QMJHL in 2009-2010.
The next year, while still being eligible to play for a junior team, the Colombus Blue Jackets indicate him to show at Springfield, city of their American Hockey League
affiliate team, after an excellent pro training camp, evaluating he would progress faster at this level following his high marks in junior hockey the former year.
Savard then donned the Springfield Falcons
colours in the American Hockey League during the 2010-11 season where he showed as a reliable defenceman and reliable on both sides of the rink, finishing as the top scorer for team defencemen, and second among the league's rookie defencemen.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
professional ice hockey
Ice hockey
Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take...
defenceman currently playing for the Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets
The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
of the National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
(NHL). He was drafted by the Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets
The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
in the 4th round (94th overall) of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft
2009 NHL Entry Draft
The 2009 NHL Entry Draft was the 47th Entry Draft. It was held on June 26–27, 2009 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. The Draft was part of the Montreal Canadiens centennial celebrations. National Hockey League teams took turns selecting amateur ice hockey players from junior, collegiate, or...
.
On June 3, 2010, he was signed by the Columbus Blue Jackets to a three-year entry-level contract. Following the 2010–11 NHL season
2010–11 NHL season
The 2010–11 NHL season was the 94th season of operation of the National Hockey League . It was the fourth consecutive season that opened in Europe with NHL Premiere . A record three events were scheduled, all in previous NHL Premiere cities: Helsinki, Finland; Stockholm, Sweden; and Prague, Czech...
training camp, Savard was assigned to play for the Blue Jackets' AHL affiliate, the Springfield Falcons
Springfield Falcons
The Springfield Falcons are an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League . They play in Springfield, Massachusetts, at the MassMutual Center and are the top affiliate of the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League. The Falcons' two main rivals are the Connecticut Whale and the...
.
Biography
Born in St-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Savard was drafted by the Columbus Blue JacketsColumbus Blue Jackets
The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
in the 4th round (94th overall) of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft
2009 NHL Entry Draft
The 2009 NHL Entry Draft was the 47th Entry Draft. It was held on June 26–27, 2009 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. The Draft was part of the Montreal Canadiens centennial celebrations. National Hockey League teams took turns selecting amateur ice hockey players from junior, collegiate, or...
, after his second junior season where he played as reliable defenceman with defensive skills.
The following season, by demand from the team that had drafted him, Savard started to support the offense a little more aiming to become a more complete player. Consequently, he was awarded many trophies at the end of his third junior season, such as the Émile Bouchard Trophy
Emile Bouchard Trophy
The Émile Bouchard Trophy is awarded annually by the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, to the "Defenceman of the Year."-Winners:-External links:* List of trophy winners....
rewarding the best QMJHL Defensive defenceman and the Kevin Lowe Trophy awarded to the best QMJHL defenceman, while finishing first league scorer among defencemen, establishing a league record for assists as a defenceman.
Moreover, the same year he is selected to participate to the Subway Super Series, wearing a Quebec jersey in this tournament where the best junior aged Canadians compete. The junior consecration comes when he is decerned the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) best defenceman Trophy, recognizing the remarkable season he just had with the Moncton Wildcats
Moncton Wildcats
The Moncton Wildcats are a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. They play at the Moncton Coliseum in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada....
of the QMJHL in 2009-2010.
The next year, while still being eligible to play for a junior team, the Colombus Blue Jackets indicate him to show at Springfield, city of their American Hockey League
American Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
affiliate team, after an excellent pro training camp, evaluating he would progress faster at this level following his high marks in junior hockey the former year.
Savard then donned the Springfield Falcons
Springfield Falcons
The Springfield Falcons are an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League . They play in Springfield, Massachusetts, at the MassMutual Center and are the top affiliate of the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League. The Falcons' two main rivals are the Connecticut Whale and the...
colours in the American Hockey League during the 2010-11 season where he showed as a reliable defenceman and reliable on both sides of the rink, finishing as the top scorer for team defencemen, and second among the league's rookie defencemen.
Notable awards and honours
- CHL Defenceman of the YearCHL Defenceman of the YearThe CHL Defenceman of the Year Award is given out annually to the top defenceman in the Canadian Hockey League.-Winners:*2010-11 Ryan Ellis, Windsor Spitfires*2009–10 David Savard, Moncton Wildcats*2008–09 Jonathon Blum, Vancouver Giants...
(2009–10) - Emile "Butch" Bouchard Trophy (QMJHL Best Defenceman) (2009–10)
- Kevin Lowe TrophyKevin Lowe TrophyThe Kevin Lowe Trophy is awarded annually to the player in the QMJHL judged to be the best defensive defenceman. The winner is determined by the number of bodychecks, plus-minus differential, the player's role within the team, and the number of scoring opportunities...
(QMJHL Best Defensive Defenceman) (2009–10) - QMJHLQuebec Major Junior Hockey LeagueThe Quebec Major Junior Hockey League is one of the three major junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League...
First All-Star Team (2009–10)