Canadiens trade for Alexandre Carrier, signaling potential end of David Savard’s time in Montreal (Source: Imagn)
The Montreal Canadiens traded for veteran defenceman Alexandre Carrier from the Nashville Predators on Dec. 18. Carrier has a cap hit of $3.75 million, which is $250,000 higher than defenseman David Savard's. Now, salary cap limitations and similar roles indicate that the Canadiens could trade Savard.
TSN Hockey insider Pierre LeBrun reported that the Canadiens and Savard have not discussed a contract extension. Savard, who will be a free agent at the end of the season, is expected to draw interest from other teams before the trade deadline.
LeBrun said Carrier’s arrival might lead to Savard's departure.
"It's not hard to draw a straight line between the arrival of Carrier and the eventual departure of David Savard, quality veteran for the Habs the last few years," LeBrun said (via TSN).
