Denis Savard

Denis Savard (born February 4, 1961) was a professional ice hockey player in the National Hockey League. He played for the Chicago Blackhawks from 1980 to 1990 and again from 1995 to 1997. He also played for the Montreal Canadiens from the 1990/1991 season to the 1993/1994 season, and the Tampa Bay Lightning from the 1993/1994 season to 1994/1995 season.

Savard was picked by the Blackhawks in the 1st round, 3rd overall in the 1980 NHL Entry Draft. In 1990, Savard was traded to the Montreal Canadiens for Defenseman and future team captain Chris Chelios. Savard won the Stanley Cup with the Canadiens in 1993. He was soon dealt to the Tampa Bay Lightning, where he played 2 seasons. In 1995 Savard was traded back to where his career began, Chicago.

In 1,196 NHL games, Savard scored 473 goals and 865 assists, totalling 1,338 points. He trails only Bobby Hull and Stan Mikita for total points in Chicago Blackhawks history. On March 19, 1998 Savard had his number 18 lifted to the rafters of the United Center in an emotional retirement ceremony. Denis Savard was also inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on November 13, 2000. Savard is currently the assistant coach of the Chicago Blackhawks.