The Bell Centre was buzzing with anticipation today as the Montreal Canadiens called an unexpected press conference, catching fans and media alike off guard.

Among the flurry of questions and speculation, one moment stood out—a candid appearance by David Savard, the veteran defenseman whose future has been the subject of much debate in recent weeks.

With the launch of season two of “The Rebuild: Inside the Montreal Canadiens,” journalists seized the opportunity to dig deeper, hoping to uncover what’s next for Savard and the organization.

But what happened at the press conference wasn’t just routine media chatter. Savard’s responses hinted at something much bigger—a possible new chapter that could see him return to the Canadiens, but not necessarily in the way fans might expect. His words left more questions than answers, sparking curiosity and excitement throughout the hockey community.

Is Savard poised to take on a fresh role within the team? Could his experience and familiarity with the roster make him the perfect fit for a behind-the-scenes position? The possibilities are endless, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. For those eager to know what’s really brewing in Montreal, the full story promises twists, surprises, and perhaps a glimpse of the future.

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A little earlier today, defenseman David Savard appeared before the journalists to answer questions.

Canadiens held a surprise press conference, and he was notably asked about the possibility of returning to work within the organization, as Paul Byron did.

It was as part of the launch of season 2 of the series The Rebuild: Inside the Montreal Canadiens, and the journalists took the opportunity to try to pry answers out of Savard.

David Savard confirms he is in discussions with Kent Hughes for a job in Montreal

This is excellent news.

It confirms what we reported in recent days.

See in particular what the former defenseman explained.

“We’ve had conversations, you know, there’s nothing definitive…

I’ve said in the past that I’d like to stay around the team and I think they also see potential there, but I think it has to be the right fit on both sides.

They don’t hire guys just to hire guys, so we’ll see if it works out with a new job.”

David Savard

This happens around the 40th minute of the Montreal Canadiens’ press conference.

I’m convinced he could do an incredible job with this young team, especially considering that he already knows all the players.

I’m curious to see what kind of role he could take on, but I really think it would be more in Montreal than in Laval in his case.