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Marc Savard Could Be Solution to Maple Leafs Power Play

The best way to describe the Toronto Maple Leafs power play the last few seasons, was that it was like Jekyll and Hyde. On one hand it was good and effective, the other hand it was the exact opposite and it ultimately became part of the team’s downfall.

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Leafs Notebook: Marc Savard’s fit as an AC, Kampf, Tavares & Holmberg’s showing at the World Championships, Malhotra’s departure, and the plan for Cowan

Shortly after the Maple Leafs announced Craig Berube as their new head coach, the Calgary Flames and Marc Savard, who worked with Berube in St. Louis during the 2019-2020 season, announced a mutually agreed upon parting of ways.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 25

Losing Marc Savard as power play coach is unfortunate after positive steps taken at the end of 2023-24

It was announced on May 22 that the Calgary Flames and assistant coach Marc Savard have mutually agreed to part ways. The team is in the market for a new voice to help lead the power play, something the Flames have struggled with for a solid chunk of time.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 23

NHL News: Devils, Tocchet, Savard, Lightning, Sharks, Kings, NHL Development Camps, and Injury Notes

Pierre LeBrun: The New Jersey Devils will officially hire Sheldon Keefe today as their next head coach. Keefe would have had a two-year contract extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs kick in for next season but he will be signing a four-year deal with the Devils.

Calgary Flames News / Calgary Hockey Now / May 22

Too Little, Too Late: A review of Marc Savard’s power play

Per the Calgary Flames, the organization and Offensive Coach Marc Savard have mutually agreed to part ways. Savard served as offensive coach for the Flames and Blues for one season each over the last four years.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / May 22

Flames Part Ways with Asst. Coach Marc Savard, Likely Joins Leafs

The Calgary Flames have mutually parted ways with Assistant Coach Marc Savard. Savard spent the 2023-24 season as a part of Ryan Huska’s coaching staff and was in charge of the team’s powerplay.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / May 22

Calgary Flames agree to part ways with assistant coach Marc Savard

The Calgary Flames and assistant coach Marc Savard have mutually agreed to part ways, the club announced Wednesday afternoon. Savard, 46, spent one season as an assistant coach on Ryan Huska’s staff in Calgary, during which he primarily oversaw the team’s power play.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 22

The Calgary Flames and assistant coach Marc Savard have mutually parted ways

Last summer, Calgary Flames general manager Craig Conroy had to hire an entire coaching staff. This summer, he’ll be looking to fill one vacancy. The club announced on Wednesday afternoon that they’ve mutually parted ways with assistant coach Marc Savard.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 22

Flames mutually part ways with assistant after just one season

The Calgary Flames have moved on from one of their assistant coaches less than a calendar year after hiring him.

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New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / March 19

Forgotten Rangers: Marc Savard and Jeff Toms

As time passes, and we avidly follow our favorite sports teams, a multitude of players come and go. While we […]

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / January 3

Flames Power Play Has Regressed Even Further Under Savard

Hiring Marc Savard as an assistant coach went over well with Calgary Flames fans. While younger fans may not remember, Savard was a dominant offensive talent in the 2000s.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 26

Marc Savard is going to be a huge help for the Calgary Flames this season

The Calgary Flames in 2022-23 had plenty of problems. From poor goaltending to under-performance from big-name players, you could find plenty of reasons to be angry at the team’s results.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 25

Windsor Spitfires Promote Associate Jerrod Smith to Head Coach

The Windsor Spitfires are one step closer to getting their team together for the 2023-24 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) season. After a month of searching, the club announced their new head coach on Monday and it’s a name everyone in the organization is familiar with.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / July 7

Marc Savard could have a huge impact on the Calgary Flames next season

This is the second straight off-season with a lot of changes in the Calgary Flames organization. The one move that has gone most under the radar has been the addition of Marc Savard to Ryan Huska’s coaching staff.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 23

OHL: Spitfires Search for New Head Coach as Flames Hire Savard

The Windsor Spitfires knew this day might come. Since their 2022-23 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) season finished in early April, the club was aware that its success from the last two seasons could mean losing head coach Marc Savard to the pros.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 23

Calgary Flames add Marc Savard and Dan Lambert to their coaching staff

The announcements continue for the Calgary Flames. On Friday afternoon, the club announced the additions of assistant coaches Marc Savard and Dan Lambert to their coaching staff.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 23

Calgary Flames to hire another former player

While news about the Calgary Flames in the past 24 hours has surrounded people wanting out of the organization, at least one person wants in. The team is hiring Marc Savard as an assistant coach, per Sportsnet’s Jeff Marek (and Savard himself).

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Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / June 23

Flames hire two-time NHL All-Star as assistant coach

The Calgary Flames have hired former NHL player and two-time All-Star Marc Savard as an assistant coach.

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Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 22

Report: Calgary Flames hire Marc Savard as assistant coach

It appears that the Calgary Flames are almost finished rounding out their coaching staff. On Thursday night, The Hockey News’ Tony Ferrari reported that the Flames have hired former player Marc Savard as an assistant coach.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 10, 2023

Spitfires Acquire Frontenacs’ Captain Wright in OHL Blockbuster

The Ontario Hockey League’s (OHL) Shane Wright sweepstakes are over and the Windsor Spitfires have come out on top. General manager Bill Bowler made the move on Monday night (Jan.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 25, 2021

OHL/NHL Alum Marc Savard Named Windsor Spitfires’ New Head Coach

With September on the horizon, the smell of live hockey has slowly made its way to the WFCU Centre in Windsor. Just two weeks before their 2021-22 Training Camp, the OHL’s Windsor Spitfires have a new bench boss and he comes with plenty of experience.