Denis Savard fired. Denis Savard no more head coach of the Chicago
Blackhawks of the National Hockey League
Denis Savard was fired on October 16, 2008 as head coach of the Chicago
Blackhawks of the National Hockey League.
Denis Savard was replaced by Joel Quenneville, former coach of the Colorado Avalanche,
recently hired as a scout for the Blackhawks organization.
In 147 games as coach Denis Savard posted a 65-66-16 record.
Denis Savard is a Canadian former Hall of Fame professional ice hockey
player in the National Hockey League from 1980 to 1997.
Denis Savard full name is Denis Joseph Savard.
Denis Savard was born in February 4th 1961 in Pointe Gatineau Quebec.
Denis Savard was drafted in the first round, 3rd overall, in the 1980 NHL
Entry Draft by the Chicago Black Hawks.
Denis Savard was the highest drafted player in Blackhawks' history, until
the organization drafted Patrick Kane with the first overall pick in 2007.
Shortly after retirement as a player Denis Savard began a coaching career
with the Blackhawks in December 1997.
On November 27, 2006, Denis Savard became the interim head coach of the
Chicago Blackhawks after Trent Yawney was fired mid-season.
Denis Savard was commended for leading a young Blackhawks team to within
3 points of a playoff berth during his second season as coach.
The Hawks finished just one victory away from the .500 mark in 2007–2008.
The 40 wins in 2007–08 marked the first time the club had reached the 40
win mark in six years.
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