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On YouTubeColorado 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.
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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 3
Avalanche issue injury updates, recall two
Amidst numerous injuries to regular lineup players, the Colorado Avalanche announced Monday that they have recalled forward Tristen Nielsen and defenseman Jack Ahcan from their AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles.
The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz
Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?
Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 11
Avalanche veteran defenseman out week-to-week
A tough day on the injury front around the NHL continues.
Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / October 11
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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 13
Two key Avalanche players dealing with injuries
The Colorado Avalanche knew that they wouldn’t have their full roster available to start the season.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / August 11
Rasmus Andersson may have turned down trade to Los Angeles Kings
Expressen: (through google translate) Darren Dreger reported that the Los Angeles Kings made a big offer to the Calgary Flames for defenseman Rasmus Andersson about a month ago.
Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 8
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
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.
Colorado Avalanche News / Blade of Steel / June 7
Colorado Avalanche Star Defenseman Reportedly Gaining Steam As Trade Candidate
Samuel Girard has been incredibly consistent for the Colorado Avalanche, but now it appears as though his name has surfaced in trade discussions. The Colorado
Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 8
Trade-deadline primer for Avalanche
We continue our look around the league with the Colorado Avalanche.
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / January 16
Avalanche’s Samuel Girard to return to lineup vs. Oilers
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard is set to return to action on Thursday night against the Edmonton Oilers, according to multiple Avs’ beat reporters.
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 / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 16, 2024
1 last-minute trade Avalanche must make before 2024-25 NHL season
The Colorado Avalanche haven’t been able to replicate the success of their 2022 Stanley Cup victory. They looked poised to make a deep playoff run in back-to-back playoffs in 2022-23, but the Seattle Kraken pulled off one of the most massive upsets in recent history.
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 / The Rink / January 1, 2024
Girard returns to help in 3–1 win over Sharks
I would like to start tonight’s article with a personal touch. I would like to say congratulations to Samuel Girard. For those that do not know, Girard returned from a 20 game absence after entering the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program for depression and alcoholism.
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.
Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 21, 2023
Avalanche defenseman nearing return after seeking help for mental health
Earlier this season, Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard stepped away from the team to tend to his mental health. He's back practicing, now.
Colorado Avalanche News / Yardbarker / June 10, 2023
NHL player opens home to families displaced by Canadian wildfires
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Sam Girard is assisting some families that have been displaced by the Canadian wildfires that are still burning in the province of Quebec.
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