Marc Savard was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played as a center in the National Hockey League (NHL). He began his career in the OHL with the Oshawa Generals and was drafted by the New York Rangers in 1995. However, he did not make his NHL debut until the 1997-98 season with the Rangers.
Savard played for several teams during his career, including the Calgary Flames, Atlanta Thrashers, and Boston Bruins. He was known for his playmaking abilities and was a skilled passer, often leading his team in assists. He was also a reliable scorer, with a career total of 706 points in 807 games.
One of Savard's most successful seasons was in 2005-06 with the Thrashers, where he recorded a career-high 97 points and was named to the NHL All-Star Game. He was also a key player in the Bruins' Stanley Cup win in 2011, although he was unable to play in the playoffs due to a concussion.
Unfortunately, Savard's career was cut short due to multiple concussions. In 2010, he suffered a severe concussion from a hit by Matt Cooke of the Pittsburgh Penguins, which caused him to miss the remainder of the season and the entire following season. He attempted to make a comeback in 2011, but suffered another concussion in a game against the Colorado Avalanche, which ultimately led to his retirement in 2018.
Despite his shortened career, Savard was a highly respected player in the NHL and was known for his leadership and dedication to the game. He was also involved in charitable work, including the creation of the Marc Savard Hockey Foundation, which supports youth hockey programs in his hometown of Ottawa.
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