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Savard comes back from his conditioning stint and likely fills out the third defensive pairing. The rookie has five assists in 15 games.
The rookie has five assists in 15 games. He probably will be better served in the minors while the team uses a player like Brett Lebda for meaningless games.
Savard registered two assists in seven games earlier in the season. With James Wisniewski sidelined, he may fill in on the power play as well.
Both players lose their immediate fantasy hockey value with this demotion.
Savard had two assists and a minus-2 rating in seven games prior to his demotion. He likely will switch off with Aaron Johnson and John Moore as the seventh defenseman.
With James Wisniewski back from his suspension, the team didn't need to subject Savard to their losing ways. Safe to drop as he figures to spend most of the season in the AHL.
Savard has manned the top defensive unit and PP unit with James Wisniewski suspended. Over those six games, the rookie has two assists with a minus-2 rating. The team likely does not want to subject him to further losses at this point.
Savard continues to impress following a strong training camp. Through 72 games with the Springfield Falcons last season, the 20-year-old scored 11 goals and 43 points. Expect him to get a long look from the team before James Wisniewski returns.
With the team sending Holden down today, Savard should make the team as the sixth defenseman. Through 72 games with the Springfield Falcons last season, the 20-year-old scored 11 goals and 43 points. Expect him to see time on the bottom pair and even get a chance to play the power play.
Savard could grasp a roster spot as the team lacks a third puck-moving defender. Last season he impressed with 11 goals and 43 points over 72 games with the Springfield Falcons. Look for him to make the team at some point this season.