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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2000.
15 Interesting Facts About Denis Savard
A Hockey Hall of Famer and one of the '100 Greatest NHL Players,' Denis Savard was a dynamic center known for his 'Spin-o-rama' and a Stanley Cup champion.
Position
Centre
Jersey
#18
Status
Retired
Teams
3
Facts
15
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He won one Stanley Cup with the Montreal Canadiens in 1993.
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He is known for a signature move called the 'Spin-o-rama'.
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He played for the Chicago Blackhawks, Montreal Canadiens, and Tampa Bay Lightning during his career.
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His jersey number 18 was retired by the Chicago Blackhawks.
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He recorded 1338 career regular season points in 1,196 NHL games.
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He led his primary team to the Conference Finals four times, losing each time.
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He scored at least 100 points five times and had at least 30 goals for seven straight years.
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He was named one of the '100 Greatest NHL Players' in history in 2017.
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He set a Blackhawks' rookie record for most points with 75 in his debut season.
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He was acquired by the Montreal Canadiens in a trade for star defenceman Chris Chelios.
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His highest point total was 131 in the 1987-88 season, and his highest goal total was 47 in 1985-86.
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He trailed only Bobby Hull, Stan Mikita, and Patrick Kane for total points in Chicago Blackhawks history.
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He was kept out of much of the 1993 postseason due to a hairline ankle fracture.
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He received Stanley Cup rings in 2010, 2013, and 2015 as an ambassador for the Blackhawks.
About Denis Savard
Denis Savard was a dynamic Canadian center who played 17 seasons in the NHL, primarily with the Chicago Blackhawks. Known for his signature 'Spin-o-rama' move, he was a prolific scorer, tallying 1338 career points and winning a Stanley Cup with the Montreal Canadiens in 1993. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2000 and is recognized as one of the '100 Greatest NHL Players'.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
1993
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Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
2000
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Named one of the '100 Greatest NHL Players'
2017
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NHL Second All-Star Team
1983
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Selected to nine NHL All-Star Games
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Denis Savard.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Centre
Jersey #: 18
Status: Retired
Age: 65 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 5' 10" (178 cm)
Weight: 170 lbs (77 kg)
Born: Gatineau, Quebec
Career Stats
Seasons: 17
Goals: 473
Assists: 865
Points: 1338
Teams: 3
Drafted: 1980
Round: 1st
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Chicago Blackhawks Montreal Canadiens Tampa Bay Lightning
Denis Savard played for 3 different teams during his 17 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Chicago Black Hawks in 1980.