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The Edmonton Oilers may have made a mistake in trading Brett Kulak away. In December 2025, the Oilers sent Stuart Skinner, Brett Kulak, and a 2029 second-round pick to the Pittsburgh Penguins for Tristan Jarry and prospect Samuel Poulin.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 21

Injury Updates: Mikkola, Girard, Oilers

Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola suffered a lower-body injury on Friday against Calgary and is expected to miss some time, notes George Richards of Florida

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / March 2

Avalanche’s Best Trade Deadline Assets

The Colorado Avalanche didn’t waste much time coming out of the Olympic break before they made a roster move. Defenseman Samuel Girard and a 2028 second-round pick were sent to the Pittsburgh Penguins for veteran defenseman Brett Kulak.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / February 27

Penguins’ Samuel Girard being evaluated for lower-body injury

The Pittsburgh Penguins might have to hold off on playing with their shiny new toy for a little while. Just a few days after the Penguins acquired defenseman Samuel Girard and a second-round pick from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for defenseman Brett Kulak, Girard missed practice on Friday and is now being evaluated for a lower-body injury.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 25

Breaking Down the Penguins’ Brett Kulak Trade and Samuel Girard’s Fit

The Pittsburgh Penguins made a calculated move ahead of the stretch run, acquiring defenseman Samuel Girard and a 2028 second-round pick from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for Brett Kulak.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / February 25

Brett Kulak, Samuel Girard trade a win-win for Avalanche and Penguins

In one of the first trades coming out of the Olympic break, the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired defenseman Samuel Girard and a 2028 second-round pick from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for defenseman Brett Kulak.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / February 24

Penguins GM Kyle Dubas continues to fix one of his early mistakes

Dubas has been on quite run for the Penguins in terms of roster moves over the past season-and-a-half.

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Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 24

Avalanche’s Jared Bednar gives reasons for Samuel Girard demotions and trade

The Colorado Avalanche kicked off the final stretch of the regular season with a trade, sending Samuel Girard to the Pittsburgh Penguins. It was tough for Girard to find playing time in Colorado, especially after Brent Burns’ arrival.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / February 24

NHL Notebook: Avalanche trade D Sam Girard to Penguins for D Brett Kulak

The Vancouver Canucks’ return to action is just around the corner, but all the attention around the team over the next 11 days will be about any potential moves they make leading up to the March 6 NHL Trade Deadline.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 24

Grading the Penguins & Avalanche’s Kulak & Girard Trade

We have our first post-Olympics trade. Earlier this afternoon, the Pittsburgh Penguins and Colorado Avalanche linked up on a deal that sent Brett Kulak to the Avalanche and Samuel Girard to the Penguins.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / February 24

Avalanche Could Be Planning a Bigger Move After Kulak-Girard Trade

The Colorado Avalanche wasted no time making a trade once the Olympic trade freeze had been lifted. On Tuesday, the team sent defenseman Samuel Girard to the Pittsburgh Penguins and a second-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft for defenseman Brett Kulak.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / February 24

NHL Trade: Penguins Trade Brett Kulak to Colorado for Samuel Girard

With the Olympic Trade Freeze being lifted at 11:59 pm on February 22nd, two days later, the first big trade has occurred as the NHL resumes their season on Wednesday.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 24

Penguins acquire Girard, pick from Avalanche for Kulak

The first notable move of the trade deadline season has been made. On Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired defenseman Samuel Girard and a second-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft from the Colorado Avalanche.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / February 24

Avalanche, Penguins Swap Defenders in Surprise Move

As soon as the NHL roster freeze ended, the entire league picked up the phones. The Colorado Avalanche and the Pittsburgh Penguins are two teams jockeying for playoff position and appeared to be in the market for upgrades before the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 24

Penguins Acquire Samuel Girard From Avalanche

The Penguins acquired left-shot blue-liner Samuel Girard and a 2028 second-round pick from the Avalanche in exchange for defenseman Brett Kulak, both teams announced Tuesday.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 13

Avalanche activate former Stanley Cup winner

The Avalanche announced Thursday that they’ve activated defenseman Samuel Girard from injured reserve and recalled winger Taylor Makar from the AHL’s Colorado Eagles.

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Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / November 13

Avalanche’s Samuel Girard to play first game since Oct. 9

An important player is set to return to the Colorado Avalanche lineup. When speaking to the media, Avs defenseman Samuel Girard stated that he will be playing on Thursday night, as the team is set to host the Buffalo Sabres.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / October 11, 2025

Avalanche D Samuel Girard out week-to-week with upper-body injury

The Colorado Avalanche announced on Saturday that defenseman Samuel Girard will be out on a week-to-week basis with an upper-body injury. Girard, a left-handed

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 8, 2025

3 best trade destinations for Avalanche’s Samuel Girard

The Colorado Avalanche returned to the playoffs for a seventh straight year, but it was a disappointing end to the season, falling in the first round to the Dallas Stars.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 15, 2025

NHL Trade Talk weekend rumors: Maple Leafs, Canucks, Avs, Lightning

Here’s a breakdown of some of the league’s most talked-about situations heading into the weekend.

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Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / November 12, 2024

Good & Bad: Samuel Girard breaks through in OT to lift Avalanche over Nashville

DENVER — Samuel Girard has two career overtime goals and both have come against the Nashville Predators, the team that traded him to the Avalanche seven years ago.

Colorado Avalanche News / Dose.ca / May 3, 2024

Samuel Girard: anxiety and death threats are the reasons behind his move to the player assistance program

Being a professional hockey player is far from being a boy’s dream. When the money starts rolling in, so does the pressure, and it’s not easy to manage.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Avs Report / April 15, 2024

Avalanche Collapse in Overtime Against Golden Knights

For two periods, it certainly looked like the Colorado Avalanche had a bounce-back game in store against the Golden Knights. Colorado’s second half of a back-to-back was going well in Las Vegas.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / December 30, 2023

Watch: Sam Girard Opens Up About Decision To Enter NHL Player Assistance Program, Return To Lineup

On Sunday evening, Samuel Girard will make his return to the Colorado Avalanche, playing his first game since entering the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program back on Nov.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / December 29, 2023

Avalanche’s Girard Braces for Return

This season, the Colorado Avalanche have struggled to build team chemistry with several new players, which has led to inconsistency, and there are a few nagging injuries that haven’t helped either.

Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / December 23, 2023

Avs D Samuel Girard (personal) returns to practice

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard is back practicing with the team as he continues to take part in the league's player assistance program. The NHL and the National Hockey League Players' Association announced his return on Friday but said he has not yet been cleared for game action.