description Serge Savard Overview
Savard was the defensive anchor of the Montreal Canadiens dynasty of the 1970s, winning seven Stanley Cups as a player and the 1969 Conn Smythe Trophy as the first defenceman to claim it. He played for Montreal and Winnipeg across 17 seasons before moving into a long career as Montreal's general manager.
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Did Serge Savard win seven or eight Stanley Cups as a player?
The accurate total is eight, all with the Montreal Canadiens, in 1968, 1969, 1971, 1973, 1976, 1977, 1978 and 1979. NHL playoff records list all eight championship rosters. [NHL records](https://media.nhl.com/site/asset/public/ext/2022-23/2023StanleyCupPlayoffs_2ndRound.pdf)
Why did Serge Savard win the 1969 Conn Smythe Trophy?
Savard was Montreal's defensive anchor during its 1969 Stanley Cup run and became the first defenceman to win the Conn Smythe Trophy. The award recognized him as the most valuable player of those playoffs.
Which teams did Serge Savard play for during his NHL career?
He played for the Montreal Canadiens and Winnipeg Jets. His NHL playing career lasted 17 seasons, with Montreal supplying his dynasty years and Winnipeg his final stint.
What was Serge Savard's role on the 1970s Canadiens?
He was a stay-at-home defensive anchor who helped Montreal win four straight Stanley Cups from 1976 through 1979. Savard shared the Canadiens blue line with elite defenders such as Larry Robinson and Guy Lapointe.
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