Serge Savard Hall Of Fame NHL

Serge Savard, born January 22, 1946, in Landrienne, Quebec, was a cornerstone of the Montreal Canadiens dynasty during the 1970s. A physically imposing and intelligent defenseman, Savard was known for his strong positional play, shot-blocking, and leadership. Nicknamed “The Senator,” he spent 15 seasons with the Canadiens, winning eight Stanley Cups (1968, 1969, 1971, 1973, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979). In 1969, he became the first defenseman to win the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP.

Later, he served as team captain (1979–81) before finishing his career with the Winnipeg Jets. Post-retirement, Savard became an NHL executive, guiding the Canadiens to Stanley Cups as general manager in 1986 and 1993. Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1986, his legacy endures as one of the greatest two-way defensemen in league history.

Savard's Awards and Records

• Won Conn Smythe Trophy — 1969
• Named an NHL Second-Team All-Star — 1979
• Won Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy — 1979
• Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy (1979)
• NHL Second-Team All-Star (1979)
• Played in 4 NHL All-Star Games — 1970, 1973, 1977, 1978
• 4× NHL All-Star Game selection (1970, 1973, 1977, 1978)
• 7× Stanley Cup Champion (1968, 1969, 1971, 1973, 1976, 1977, 1978)

NHL Records

• First defenseman to win the Conn Smythe Trophy (1969)
• Consistent top-scoring defenseman during the 1970s

NHL Teams:

Montreal Canadiens (1966-1981)
Winnipeg Jets (1981-1983)