David Savard
Montreal Canadiens, Defensemen
Age: 34y-1m-20d (Oct 21, 1990)
Exp: 11 Years
Country: CA
College: Moncton
Drafted: Round 4 (#94 overall), 2009
2024-25 Cap Hit
$3,500,000
2024-25 Cash
$2,800,000
Career Earnings
$37,259,275
2021-2024 Free Agent (CURRENT)
David Savard signed a 4 year , $14,000,000 contract with the Montreal Canadiens, including $500,000 signing bonus, $14,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,500,000. In 2024-25, Savard will earn a base salary of $2,300,000 and a signing bonus of $500,000, while carrying a cap hit of $3,500,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $14,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$500,000
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2021-22 | 31 | $3,500,000 | 4.29% | $2,800,000 | $2,800,000 | |
2022-23 | 32 | $3,500,000 | 4.24% | $4,200,000 | $7,000,000 | |
2023-24 | 33 | $3,500,000 | 4.19% | $4,200,000 | $11,200,000 | |
2024-25 | 34 | $3,500,000 | 3.98% | $2,800,000 | $14,000,000 | |
2025-26 | 35 |
UFA |
Year | Age | Base Salary | Signing Proration | Cap Hit | Cap % League Cap | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2021-22 | 31 | $2,800,000 | - | $3,500,000 | 4.29% | |
2022-23 | 32 | $4,200,000 | - | $3,500,000 | 4.24% | |
2023-24 | 33 | $4,200,000 | - | $3,500,000 | 4.19% | |
2024-25 | 34 | $2,300,000 | $500,000 | $3,500,000 | 3.98% | |
2025-26 | 35 |
UFA |
Year | Age | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2021-22 | 31 | $2,800,000 | - | $2,800,000 | $2,800,000 | $14,000,000 | $2,800,000 | $3,500,000 | |
2022-23 | 32 | $4,200,000 | - | $4,200,000 | $7,000,000 | $11,200,000 | $3,500,000 | $3,733,333 | |
2023-24 | 33 | $4,200,000 | - | $4,200,000 | $11,200,000 | $7,000,000 | $3,733,333 | $3,500,000 | |
2024-25 | 34 | $2,300,000 | $500,000 | $2,800,000 | $14,000,000 | $2,800,000 | $3,500,000 | $2,800,000 |
Source:
NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2015-2020
David Savard signed a 5 year , $21,250,000 contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets, including $21,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,250,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $21,250,000
Average Salary:
$4,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
2014-2015
David Savard signed a 2 year , $2,600,000 contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets, including $2,600,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,300,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $2,600,000
Average Salary:
$1,300,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2016 / RFA
2013-2013
David Savard signed a 1 year , $709,275 contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets, including $709,275 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $709,275.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $709,275
Average Salary:
$709,275
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2014 / RFA
2010-2012 Rookie
David Savard signed a 3 year , $2,750,500 contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets, including $270,000 signing bonus, $2,750,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $916,833.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,750,500
Average Salary:
$916,833
Signing Bonus:
$270,000
Free Agent:
2013 / RFA
Seasons
11 Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$37,259,275
Earnings w/ Different Teams
3 teams
Earnings Per Year
Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | 23 |
Active
|
$709,275 |
$709,275 |
||
2014 | 24 |
Active
|
$1,300,000 |
$2,009,275 |
||
2016 | 26 |
Active
|
$3,500,000 |
$5,509,275 |
||
2017 | 27 |
Active
|
$4,000,000 |
$9,509,275 |
||
2018 | 28 |
Active
|
$4,750,000 |
$14,259,275 |
||
2019 | 29 |
Active
|
$5,000,000 |
$19,259,275 |
||
2020 | 30 |
Active
Retained
|
$965,524 $3,034,476 |
$20,224,799 $23,259,275 |
||
2021 | 31 |
Active
|
$2,800,000 |
$26,059,275 |
||
2022 | 32 |
Active
|
$4,200,000 |
$30,259,275 |
||
2023 | 33 |
Active
|
$4,200,000 |
$34,459,275 |
||
2024 | 34 |
Active
|
$2,800,000 |
$37,259,275 |
||
Total |
$37,259,275 |
$37,259,275 |
||||
Total |
$37,259,275 |
Earnings Per Team
Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
7 | $22,293,751 | - | - | $22,293,751 | |
1 | $965,524 | - | - | $965,524 | |
4 | $13,500,000 | $500,000 | - | $14,000,000 |
Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | 23 |
$709,275
|
$709,275 |
$709,275 |
|||
2014 | 24 |
$1,300,000
|
$1,300,000 |
$2,009,275 |
|||
2016 | 26 |
$3,500,000
|
$3,500,000 |
$5,509,275 |
|||
2017 | 27 |
$4,000,000
|
$4,000,000 |
$9,509,275 |
|||
2018 | 28 |
$4,750,000
|
$4,750,000 |
$14,259,275 |
|||
2019 | 29 |
$5,000,000
|
$5,000,000 |
$19,259,275 |
|||
2020 | 30 |
$965,524 $3,034,476
|
$965,524 $3,034,476 |
$20,224,799 $23,259,275 |
|||
2021 | 31 |
$2,800,000
|
$2,800,000 |
$26,059,275 |
|||
2022 | 32 |
$4,200,000
|
$4,200,000 |
$30,259,275 |
|||
2023 | 33 |
$4,200,000
|
$4,200,000 |
$34,459,275 |
|||
2024 | 34 |
$2,300,000
|
$500,000 |
$2,800,000 |
$37,259,275 |
||
Total |
$36,759,275 |
$500,000 |
$37,259,275 |
$37,259,275 |
|||
Total |
$36,759,275 |
$500,000 |
$37,259,275 |
Earnings Per Team
Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
7 | $22,293,751 | - | - | $22,293,751 | |
1 | $965,524 | - | - | $965,524 | |
4 | $13,500,000 | $500,000 | - | $14,000,000 |
Injuries
Year | Dates | Games Missed | Reason | |
---|---|---|---|---|
2023-24 | MTL | Oct 24, 2023 - Dec 12, 2023 | 0 | Hand |
2022-23 | MTL | Dec 17, 2022 - Jan 03, 2023 | 0 | Upper Body |
2021-22 | MTL | Jan 30, 2022 - Mar 21, 2022 | 0 | Ankle |
- Jul 28, 2021 Signed a 4 year $14 million contract with Montreal (MTL)
- Apr 10, 2021 Traded to Tampa Bay (TBL) from Columbus (CBJ) as part of a 3-team trade: Tampa Bay (TBL) traded 2021 4th round pick to Detroit (DET); Tampa Bay (TBL) traded 2021 1st round pick and 2022 3rd round pick to Columbus (CBJ); Detroit (DET) traded Brian Lashoff to Tampa Bay (TBL)
- Jan 07, 2018 Fined $5,000 Slashing against Vincent Trocheck (FLA)
- Sep 08, 2015 Signed a 5 year $21.25 million extension with Columbus (CBJ)
- Jul 05, 2014 Signed a 2 year $2.6 million contract with Columbus (CBJ)
- Jul 17, 2013 Signed a 1 year $709,275 contract with Columbus (CBJ)
- Jun 03, 2010 Signed a 3 year $2.75 million contract with Columbus (CLB)
- Jun 27, 2009 Drafted by Columbus (CBJ): Round 4 (#94 overall)
Fines
Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Jan 07, 2018 | Slashing against Vincent Trocheck (FLA) | $5,000 | ||
Fines: 1 | $5,000 |
Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | SOG | PPG | PPA | SHG | SHA | Blk | Hit | PIM | FO Won |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | MON | 27 | 0 | 5 | 0 | -5 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 70 | 24 | 20 | 0 |
2023 | MON | 60 | 6 | 18 | 24 | -1 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 163 | 61 | 24 | 0 |
2022 | MON | 62 | 3 | 17 | 20 | -14 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 176 | 61 | 40 | 0 |
2021 | MON | 62 | 3 | 14 | 17 | -22 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 127 | 134 | 36 | 0 |
2020 | TB | 54 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -27 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 109 | 132 | 24 | 0 |
2019 | CBJ | 68 | 0 | 11 | 11 | -3 | 97 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 163 | 129 | 35 | 0 |
2018 | CBJ | 82 | 8 | 16 | 24 | 19 | 124 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 123 | 122 | 36 | 0 |
2017 | CBJ | 81 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 145 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 143 | 144 | 32 | 0 |
2016 | CBJ | 74 | 6 | 17 | 23 | 33 | 135 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 126 | 127 | 44 | 0 |
2015 | CBJ | 65 | 4 | 21 | 25 | -7 | 122 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 111 | 122 | 45 | 0 |
2014 | CBJ | 82 | 11 | 25 | 36 | 0 | 112 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 105 | 195 | 71 | 1 |
2013 | CBJ | 68 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 1 | 60 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 76 | 145 | 28 | 1 |
2012 | CBJ | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | |
2011 | CBJ | 28 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 27 | 16 | 0 |