Former professional hockey player Denis Savard coached the Chicago Blackhawks in the National Hockey League. Savard was fired by the Blackhawks on October 16, 2008, and will be replaced by Joel Quenneville. Savard has since rejoined the team as an ambassador.ESPN.com: Blackhawks Fire Savard After 4 Games, Hire Quenneville
As a player for 18 NHL seasons, he was known as a crafty centerman, who delighted crowds with his famous 'spin-o-rama' move on goal. He was traded from Chicago to Montreal in a blockbuster trade for defenseman Chris Chelios in 1990, and eventually was part of Montreal's 1993 Stanley Cup championship team.
Timeline
- 1980-90: Chicago Blackhawks
- 1990: Traded for Chris Chelios
- 1990-93: Montreal Canadiens
- 1993: Member of Montreal's Stanley Cup championship team
- 1993-95: Tampa Bay Lightning
- 1995-97: Chicago Blackhawks
- 1998-06: Assistant coach of the Chicago Blackhawks
- 2006-08: Head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks
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Full name
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Born
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Birthplace
Pointe Gatineau, Quebec, CanadaESPN.com: Denis Savard
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Weight
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Position
Center
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Drafted third overall in the 1980 NHL draft by Chicago
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Played in the NHL from 1980 to 1997
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Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2000
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Nickname
Savoir-Faire
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- 18 jersey retired by the Blackhawks
