A trade pitch from Heavy.com has the Detroit Red Wings acquiring Samuel Girardto bolster its blue line and add a top-four guy ...

The Boston Bruins could land a top-four defenseman by taking advantage of a Western Conference rival's potential cap crunch.

He has picked up one assist, but hasn't scored a goal, on the power play. Girard's shooting percentage is 4.1%, and he averages 1.1 shots per game.

Whenever the Colorado Avalanche are tight for cap space, Samuel Girard tends to surface as a cost-cutting trade candidate.

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard (49) waits for a face-off against the Detroit Red Wings in the third period at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, March 06, 2024.

Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard had to be helped off the ice after his head crashed into the boards on a check from Ivan Barbashev 1:40 into the first period.

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard is entering the NHL and NHLPA Player Assistance Program. Girard was absent for the Avalanche’s last two contests against the Nashville Predators and ...

Samuel Girard (49) of the Colorado Avalanche handles against the Chicago Blackhawks during the third period of the Avalanche’s 5-2 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, October 12, 2022.

Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard enters the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program Girard, 25, had been away from the Avalanche for personal reasons and did not play in either of their past two games.

Colorado Avalanche's Samuel Girard skates during the third period of an NHL hockey game between the Dallas Stars and the Colorado Avalanche, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Dallas.

Samuel Girard has rejoined the Colorado Avalanche after spending nearly a month away from the team. Girard participated in the team’s morning skate Thursday ahead of a game against the Ottawa ...

Samuel Girard got the help he needed and will rejoin the Avalanche lineup on New Year’s Eve. The defenseman spoke with reporters Saturday at the team’s practice facility for the first time ...