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 Canadiens2:30 – What draft nights used to be like4:00 – The type of player you get at No. 3 overall4:30 – Would Savy go No. 1 in a 1980 re-draft?5:50 – Projecting a high draft pick’s career6:50 – Savard’s passion for golf and horses9:10 – Drafting need vs best player available11:00 – Supplementing Kane, Toews and the vets with youth13:30 – How Savard watched Patrick Kane grow16:30 – Comparing Savard to Kane on the ice21:35 – Wasting career years from Kane, Toews & DeBrincat25:00 – Blackhawks have flexibility this summer26:00 – High praise for Nicolas Beaudin26:45 – Youth on the Blackhawks blue line27:35 – Savard on Jeremy Colliton & the Blackhawks futureSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.