Born: | February 4, 1961 | Draft: | 1980 Blackhawks 3rd Overall |
Hometown: | Pointe Gatineau, Quebec | Position: | C |
Known For: | Hall of Fame | Shoots: | Right |
National Team: | N/A |
Denis Joseph Savard (born February 4, 1961) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1980 to 1997, and was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2000. In 2017 Savard was named one of the ‘100 Greatest NHL Players’ in history. He has also served as head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks of the NHL, and now serves as an ambassador for the Blackhawks’ organization. Savard was born in Pointe Gatineau, Quebec.
Denis Savard Statistics
Trade Tracker
Date | Traded From | Traded To | Traded For |
June 29, 1990 | Second-Round Pick (Michael Pomichter) Chris Chelios | ||
April 6, 1995 | Sixth-Round Pick (Xavier Delisle) |
Deeper Dive
- Top 5 Blackhawks Captains
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Achievements
- NHL All-Star Game — 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1996
- NHL Second Team All-Star — 1983
- Stanley Cup Champion — 1993