[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Canadiens Veteran Defenseman Confirms Retirement At Playoffs’ End

The writing was on the wall for Montreal Canadiens veteran defenseman David Savard. The 34-year-old looked slower this season, and his ice time significantly dropped. From an average of 20:14 last season, his average ice time dropped to 16:35, and he was a fixture on the bottom pairing.