Via Paul Kukla of Abel to Yzerman: Detroit Hockey Now’s Bob Duff discussed the Red Wings’ potential pursuit of Montreal Canadiens defenseman David Savard, as suggested by Bleacher Report’s Lyle Richardson, and I’m in the “not gonna happen” category:
Why Savard To Detroit Isn’t Likely To Happen
Savard is a top-four defenseman and Detroit isn’t going to want to break up the Moritz Seider-Ben Chiarot and Simon Edvinsson-Albert Johansson top-four pairings that have proven so effective during the club’s hot streak. Canadiens GM Kent Hughes reportedly desires a first-round draft choice in exchange for Savard. Yzerman won’t be paying that price.
Traditionally, Yzerman also isn’t a GM who looks to trade for rental players. As much as the Red Wings want – perhaps even need – to make the playoffs this spring, Yzerman isn’t going to be looking to make a short-term move that will have a negative impact on his long-term plans for the team.
