It’s been a while since the players and the Habs organization knew that Savard would be retiring

David Savard confirmed it earlier this morning.
The defenseman will retire at the end of the season.
Clearly, we know he does a lot for the organization on the ice and in the locker room. He is a role model and does not hesitate to help the younger players arriving in the NHL. Kaiden Guhle wanted to give him some love:
« He’s like the team’s dad. He’s been very, very important to me! »
-Kaiden Guhle, on David Savard pic.twitter.com/bJI9LgwlkF
— RDS (@RDSca) Ap