Ep. 136: Denis Savard recalls his draft night, pressure of being No. 3 overall pick and why Blackhawks will make playoffs next year
On the latest edition of the Hawks Talk Podcast, Blackhawks legend Denis Savard, a former third overall pick in the 1980 NHL Draft, weighs in on the Blackhawks options with the No. 3 selection and remembers his time as a draft prospect, nearly getting selected by his hometown Canadiens.
Savard also goes in-depth on the development he’s seen throughout Patrick Kane’s career and how Marian Hossa made an impact on his game.
0:45 – Savard on not being drafted by hometown Canadiens
2:30 – What draft nights used to be like
4:00 – The type of player you get at No. 3 overall
4:30 – Would Savy go No…
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