3 trade deadline destinations if Canadiens deal David Savard

David Savard will fetch a pretty return.

Detroit Red Wings v Montreal Canadiens
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Vancouver Canucks

Jake Allen, David Savard, Alex Chiasson
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The Vancouver Canucks are another team on the cusp of the playoffs that could use some help on defense. It's a thin group after the top-six, and Savard's steady presence could be a welcome risk to try and sneak into the postseason. The problem for the Canucks is they are currently trying to trade either JT Miller or Elias Pettersson due to a reported rift.

If the Canucks trade one of those players, their playoff chances take a considerable hit. If they find a way to make the partnership last for one more season, Savard makes much more sense. I tried to find a way to trade Savard to the Canucks in a deal for Pettersson, but it wouldn't necessarily make sense.

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