Savard, 24, is coming off of an 11-goal, 25-assist (36 points) season with the Blue Jackets. Savard also led Columbus in hits (195) and was third in blocked shots (105). Savard is expected to be a top-pair defensemen alongside Jack Johnson in 2015-16 and is capable of posting double-digit goals and 30 assists.
Savard has missed the last four games with an illness, but his availability for the morning skate means that he might get back into the lineup vs. the Panthers. Savard has been productive on the Blue Jackets blueline this season. He is averaging 17:54 TOI while he has complied three goals and eight assists (11 points) with a plus-6 rating in 42 games.
Savard will miss his second straight game with an illness. Cody Goloubef will play in his spot with Nikita Nikitin.
David Savard draws into the lineup.
Savard is expected to provide depth for CBJ on D and not have any significant fantasy relevance.
This is for D Adrian Aucoin, who was hurt last night vs Avs.
The rookie scored two goals and 10 points in 31 games.
Savard coming back up is probably insurance for James Wisniewski. The rookie scored two goals and nine points in 26 games.
The rookie scored two goals and nine points in 26 games with a minus-2 rating. He probably is better served in the AHL, where he would get more playing time.
Look for Savard to round out the top six. He has five assists through 17 games.
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.
