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  Legends of Hockey - Spotlight - One on One with Denis Savard
Denis Savard was born in Rosemere, Quebec on February 4, 1961, but moved to Pointe Gatineau with his family when he was five years old.
Savard was in between Denis Cyr and Denis Tremblay, a trio which immediately picked up the tag 'Les Trois Denis.' Coincidentally, all three were born on February 4, 1961 and all three grew up within blocks of each other in the same Verdun neighbourhood.
Denis Savard had shone so brightly as a junior that in his final season (1979-80), he was named the league's most valuable player.
www.legendsofhockey.net /html/spot_oneononep200002.htm   (3038 words)

  
 Denis Savard - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Denis Joseph Savard (born February 4, 1961) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player in the National Hockey League from 1980 to 1997.
Savard was born in Pointe Gatineau, Quebec, Canada.
In 1990, Savard was traded to the Montreal Canadiens for Defenceman and future team captain Chris Chelios and a second-round pick (Mike Pomichter) on June 29, 1990.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Denis_Savard   (502 words)

  
 Denis Savard - Chicago Blackhawks   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Denis Savard was named the 36th Head Coach in Chicago Blackhawks history on November 27, 2006.
Savard was originally the Blackhawks’ first-round pick (3rd overall) in the 1980 NHL Entry Draft and recorded 75 points (28g, 47a) during his rookie season in 1980-81.
Savard's No. 18 was raised to the United Center rafters in a special pre-game ceremony on March 19, 1998.
www.chicagoblackhawks.com /team/d_SAVARD.asp   (558 words)

  
 The one who got away - hockey star Denis Savard Sporting News, The - Find Articles
It was still an era in the NHL where a smallish (Savard was 5-9 and 155 pounds), flashy playmaker could become a superstar.
As Savard was carving out an impressive career as a Hawk, Habs fans were watching his success and still lamenting his loss.
Savard was behind the bench in a jacket and tie for most of the finals, contributing moral support more than anything.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1208/is_n40_v221/ai_19849632   (918 words)

  
 CNNSI.com - SI Online - This Week's Issue of Sports Illustrated - SI Flashback: Return Of The Native - Tuesday November ...
Denis Savard grew up four miles from the Montreal Forum, learned the art of puckhandling a $5 taxi ride from hockey's temple and, on the rare occasions that his junior team was given the building to practice in, even put on his equipment in a space next to the Canadiens locker room.
Savard is delighted to be returning home, but he is equally pleased to be leaving Chicago coach and general manager Mike Keenan, with whom he has battled openly over the last two seasons.
Savard had 63 of them in '79-80, his final season, and with Montreal happening to have the No. 1 overall draft pick that year, it was naturally assumed that the local boy would make good for the Canadiens.
sportsillustrated.cnn.com /features/cover/news/2000/11/06/return_of_the_native   (3461 words)

  
 ESPN.com: NHL - Mullen, Savard cap NHL careers as Hall of Famers
Denis Savard, the other player inducted, has a suggestion to improve play in the NHL -- make the rinks smaller.
Savard and Mullen were two of the best offensive sparkplugs in the NHL the last 20 years.
The 39-year-old Savard had 473 goals and 865 assists in a 17-year NHL career that included 10 years in Chicago and a championship season in Montreal in 1993.
espn.go.com /nhl/news/2000/1113/876473.html   (702 words)

  
 Hockey Hall of Fame - 2000 - Player - Denis Savard
The Chicago Blackhawks drafted Savard in the 1st round, 3rd overall in the 1980 NHL Entry Draft.
Savard was among the top 10 in scoring five times in his career, including two third-place finishes.
Savard spent the first 10 years of his professional career wearing the jersey of the Chicago Blackhawks.
www.hhof.com /html/ind00ds1.htm   (285 words)

  
 Serge Savard - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Serge Aubrey Savard, OC (born January 22, 1946 in Montreal, Quebec) is a former professional ice hockey defenceman, most famously with the Montreal Canadiens in the NHL.
After Savard retired as a player, he was named the general manager of the Canadiens, helping them get back to the Stanley Cup in 1986 and 1993.
In September of 2004, Savard was arrested in Montreal under suspicion of drunk driving.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Serge_Savard   (440 words)

  
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Denis was a superior individual talent who was extremely exciting to watch.
Savard was a great player who was acknowledged by the Blackhawks, and his sweater hangs in the rafters at United Center.
Savard was a highlight type of guy who could go coast-to-coast with a lot of fakes and his spin-a-rama.
www.sportingnews.com /archives/nhl/hof00/savard-quotes.html   (1371 words)

  
 1980 NHL Entry Draft -- Denis Savard
Savard received an major and a game misconduct for the incident, and he was given the automatic one-game suspension because it was his second stick-related major of the season.
Savard later complained that the stick swinging was allowed to get out of hand by the replacement officials, working during the NHL officials' strike, and that regular officials could have stopped it earlier.
TRADE: Chicago traded Savard to Montreal in exchange for Chris Chelios and 1991 second-round pick (Mike Pomichter) on June 29, 1990.
www.hockeydraftcentral.com /1980/80003.html   (1237 words)

  
 Hockey Collector -- Keith Lenn
Denis Savard, the long-time Chicago Blackhawks legend, and Joe Mullen, a New York native, were honored as all-time hockey greats!
The Denis Savard 1981-82 OPC rookie is a bit pricier than the Mullen rookie.
The Savard rookie (#63) is booking at $25 in the high column while his 1981-82 Topps rookie (#W75) is a cheaper alternative at only $10.
www.sportznutz.com /nhl/hockey_collector/00july.htm   (477 words)

  
 Denis Savard - hockeyfights.com forums
Savard actually had two fights I can remember where he did ok. Let's say he got at least a draw.
Savard got into a funny fight with Jari Kurri one year, both guys sort of flailing away like schoolgirls and not hitting each other.
Savard was very skilled with the puck, but that's about it.
www.hockeyfights.com /forums/showthread.php?p=468531   (918 words)

  
 District 202 - Plainfield North to welcome NHL Hall of Famer Denis Savard
Savard will be presented with the school’s first-ever “Honorary Tiger” award by Principal Dr. Peter Pasteris before speaking to the crowd about his long career as a hockey player and coach.
A seven-time NHL all-star, Savard is currently in his seventh year as an assistant coach with the Blackhawks.
He is one of only five players in franchise history to have his number retired, and was inducted into the NHL Hall of Fame in 2000.
www.learningcommunity202.org /dist202/DistNews/0506/savard.htm   (300 words)

  
 Jefferson County Real Estate of houses and Homes For Sale in Tennessee
Energetic and enthusiastic, Denis Savard enjoys nothing more than matching clients with their ideal homes in Jefferson County.
Denis is also familiar with 1031 property tax exchanges.
All contents on this and related web sites are provided by Denis Savard specializing in Jefferson County homes for sale.
www.jefferson-county-realestate.com   (716 words)

  
 Blackhawks' Ruutu gives Savard first win - Boston.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The Chicago Blackhawks were plodding again and seemed on their way to another loss in Denis Savard's first game as head coach.
Chicago Blackhawks coach Denis Savard watches his team during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars in Chicago, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006.
Then, he turned to Savard, who joined the staff in December 1997 and whose No. 18 hangs from the United Center rafters.
www.boston.com /sports/hockey/articles/2006/11/30/blackhawks_ruutu_gives_savard_first_win   (762 words)

  
 News - Denis Savard Named Blackhawks Head Coach - Chicago Blackhawks   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The Chicago Blackhawks today named Denis Savard the 36th Head Coach in the team’s history and relieved Trent Yawney of his duties.
But we're looking to move forward and go in a new direction,” said new Blackhawks Head Coach Denis Savard “I've always wanted to be a head coach.
Denis Savard joined the Blackhawks coaching staff as an assistant coach under Craig Hartsburg, on December 3, 1997.
www.chicagoblackhawks.com /news/news.asp?story_id=3546   (783 words)

  
 History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
A lot of this history is gathered from research done by Denis Savard, who has been diligently tracing the French origins of the Savard/Savart family for a number of years.
Denis is researching the church documents, written in Latin, dating back to the sixteenth century and beyond.
Since his website is entirely in French, these articles will give our French-challenged cousins a thumbnail sketch of the wealth of information available on Denis' site (http://savart.info).
home.comcast.net /~gsavard/history.htm   (121 words)

  
 Legends of Hockey -- The Legends -- Honoured Player -- Savard, Denis -- Biography
In 1980, Savard scored 181 points and was named to the QMJHL first all-star team.
Savard joined the second year Tampa Bay Lightning in 1993-94 and contributed 18 goals along with veteran savvy.
Savard recorded 35 assists and was a +20 for Chicago in 1995-96 as the club extended the eventual Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche to six games in the second round of the playoffs.
www.legendsofhockey.net:8080 /LegendsOfHockey/jsp/LegendsMember.jsp?mem=p200002&type=Player&page=bio&list=   (545 words)

  
 University of Chicago Hospitals: Chicago Blackhawks assistant coach Denis Savard, team mascot Tommy Hawk to visit ...
Savard and Tommy Hawk's trip is part of a League-wide 2005 Hockey Fights Cancer initiative aligned with CureSearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation and Childhood Cancer Foundation Canada, partner organizations devoted to treating and curing pediatric cancer.
Savard and Tommy Hawk will be handing out green "Reach the Day" wristbands to patients and their families.
The wristbands were created by CureSearch to provide a symbol of hope to children and their families and to serve as a reminder that a cure for childhood cancer is within reach.
www.uchospitals.edu /news/2005/20050422-blackhawks.html   (252 words)

  
 Northwest Indiana News: nwitimes.com
Savard is one of only five Hawks players to have his number retired.
Savard is hoping the Hawks can capture the dominance they had during his playing days of the 1980s and 90s, and he thinks Chicago start have success starting this season.
Denis Savard: I think our team is on the right track.
www.nwitimes.com /articles/2006/10/16/sports/qanda/b37cf24889485f31862572080021f401.txt   (409 words)

  
 ABC7Chicago.com: Denis Savard
June 19, 2003 - Denis Savard's NHL career is so hot he almost melts the ice.
But this is a good time to start off the season," said Savard, who was ousted on the second hole in last year's Chrysler All-Star Shoot-Out.
Savard is playing for the Chicago Blackhawks Charities.
abclocal.go.com /wls/story?section=Features&id=232690   (218 words)

  
 Savard wins in coaching debut - The Boston Globe
Tuomu Ruutu scored with 1:48 left to give Chicago a 2-1 victory over visiting Dallas last night in Denis Savard's first game as the Blackhawks' coach.
The goal, Ruutu's fifth of the season and fourth in five games, gave the Blackhawks just their fourth victory in 16 games and their first over Dallas since Jan. 20, 2002.
They promised to deliver more aggressive forechecks and pick up the tempo, but the game was more of the same the first two periods.
www.boston.com /sports/hockey/articles/2006/11/30/savard_wins_in_coaching_debut   (283 words)

  
 Newsvine - Chicago Blackhawks extend coach Denis Savard's contract by one year
Chicago Blackhawks extend coach Denis Savard's contract by one year
CHICAGO (CP) - After becoming just the second Chicago Blackhawks head coach to win his first three games, Denis Savard was rewarded with a one-year contract extension on Tuesday.
Savard took over from the fired Trent Yawney on Nov. 27 and the team won three straight games.
thierrybc.newsvine.com /_news/2006/12/05/470392-chicago-blackhawks-extend-coach-denis-savards-contract-by-one-year   (139 words)

  
 eBay - denis savard ..., Cards, Autographs-Original items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Denis Savard and Kirk Muller 2x Signed Stanley Cup Photo
Denis Savard 2006-07 UD Artifacts Legends # 133
Denis Savard of the Montreal Canadiens Star Performer
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 Denis Savard HABS ACTION Poster - Montreal Canadiens Hockey - Starline Inc. 1991   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
After choosing power forward Doug Wickenheiser ahead of the flashy Quebecois superstar with the #1 overall pick in the 1980 NHL draft, Habs fans grew to despair over one of the worst managerial decisions in team history.
The Canadiens, however, made amends to the fans in 1990, when they brought Denis Savard over from the Chicago Blackhawks to thrill fans at the Forum.
While injuries and age limited his consistency, Savard did provide many classic moments during his three seasons in Montreal, including point-a-game performances in the 1991 and 1992 playoffs.
www.sportsposterwarehouse.com /warehouse/savard91sl.htm   (223 words)

  
 Blackhawks Denis Savard Autographed 8X10 Photo
One of the top offensive players in the history of the NHL, Denis Savard finished his career with a staggering 1338 points and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2000.
Savard had stints with Montreal and the Tampa Bay Lightning, but will be best
Savard was no doubt one of the toughest and most
www.foximas.com /blackhawks-denis-savard-autographed-8x10-photo.htm   (274 words)

  
 Chicago Blackhawks fire coach Trent Yawney, hire Denis Savard   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The Blackhawks fired defence-oriented coach Trent Yawney and replaced him with assistant Denis Savard - a Hall of Fame player whose No. 18 hangs from the United Center rafters.
Savard said the team will be more aggressive forechecking, and he expects that to lead to more opportunities on offense.
Although he is not signed for next season, Savard said he expects to be retained.
www.canada.com /topics/sports/story.html?id=5c8f55cb-1f7a-4af2-b30a-35ceca2fdba6&k=38571   (613 words)

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