On June 29 , 1990 , Savard was infamously traded to the Montreal Canadiens for star defenceman Chris Chelios and a second-round pick ( Mike Pomichter ) , a transaction that has since been considered largely in Chicago 's favor as Chelios would produce some of his best seasons as a Blackhawk while Savard 's career was on the decline .
On June 29 , 1990 , the Chicago Blackhawks traded Savard to the Montreal Canadiens for star defenceman Chris Chelios and a second-round pick ( Mike Pomichter ) . The trade was considered to be largely in the Blackhawks ' favor as Chelios would produce some of his best seasons as a Blackhawk while Savard 's career was on the decline .