Impact Girard has three goals, 18 points, 68 hits and 92 blocks in 51 outings in 2023-24. If the 25-year-old can't play Thursday, then Caleb Jones will likely draw into the lineup for the first time since March 13.
MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE
SAMUEL GIRARD #49 - DEFENSE - COLORADO AVALANCHE
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Battling illness Girard is dealing with an illness, according to Brennan Vogt of The-Rink.com, and he's questionable for Thursday's contest versus the Rangers as a result.
Logs helper Friday Girard produced an assist, three shots on goal and three hits in Friday's 6-1 win over the Blue Jackets.
Impact Girard has a helper in each of the last two games following a five-game slump. The 25-year-old defenseman hasn't really picked up the slack since Bowen Byram was traded to the Sabres -- Sean Walker has shown a bit more promise. Girard is at 18 points, 65 shots on net, 65 hits, 89 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through 49 appearances on the year. While his offense is lackluster, he should continue to see top-four minutes.
MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE
Garners assist Monday Girard logged an assist in Monday's 5-0 win over the Blackhawks.
Impact Girard snapped a 10-game point drought when he helped out on Jonathan Drouin's first-period tally. Prior to the slump, Girard had worked his way back into fantasy relevance with 11 points across 16 contests following his return from the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. The 25-year-old defenseman is at 16 points, 55 shots on net, 56 hits, 78 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through 42 appearances this season. He'll need to find more consistency to be trusted in fantasy.
MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE
Two-pointer in loss Girard had a goal and an assist in Thursday's 5-2 loss to Carolina. He added three shots, four blocks and two penalty minutes to his line over 15:53 of ice time.
Impact Girard spearheaded a rush that resulted in a Zach Parise tally -- Colorado's first goal -- late in the first period to make it a 3-1 game. Just five seconds later, following the draw at center ice, he lobbed a knuckler toward the Hurricanes' zone that eluded Pyotr Kochetkov, and the Avalanche closed the gap to 3-2. The blueliner has goals in two straight tilts and four points over his last four games.
FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Breaks goal drought Girard scored a goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Devils.
Impact Girard's tally was his first since Nov. 15. He picked up nine assists over his 15 contests between goals, a span that also includes his stint in the Player Assistance Program. The defenseman has been steady in a top-four role lately, giving him appeal in deeper fantasy formats despite his limited power-play opportunities on the second unit. Girard is up to 13 points, 36 shots on net, 33 hits, 60 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating through 30 outings.
FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE
Collects assist in win Girard notched an assist, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 5-1 win over the Kings.
Impact Girard set up Logan O'Connor for the opening tally at 7:44 of the first period. This snapped a three-game dry spell for Girard, his longest drought since returning from his stay in the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. Girard continues to see top-four minutes and time on the second power-play unit. He's at 12 points, 32 shots on net, 33 hits and 57 blocked shots through 28 outings this season.
JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Three helpers in Tuesday's win Girard delivered three assists, one on the power play, while adding one shot on net, four blocked shots, two hits and a plus-3 rating in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Senators.
Impact All three helpers came in the second half of the game as the Avs scored five unanswered goals to erase a 4-2 deficit. Girard is having a sizzling start to January after missing over a month while in the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program, and over the last eight games he's contributed seven assists, 15 hits, 20 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating. The surge has been rewarded with a spot on Colorado's second power-play unit, and Tuesday's PP point was his first of the season.
JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE
Tees up Makar strike Girard had an assist and a block over 18:07 of ice time in Monday's 4-3 loss to Montreal.
Impact Girard set up Cale Makar for an early second-period goal to put Colorado up, 2-1. It was the second consecutive game with a point for Girard, who has four points (all assists) since returning eight games ago from a leave of absence. He's not usually on ice with Makar, but it was near the end of a shift and he subbed in for Makar's usual partner, Devon Toews.
JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE
Notches assist in win Girard had an assist, three blocked shots and two hits over 19:43 of ice time in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Maple Leafs.
Impact Girard kept the puck in the zone and had his slapshot stopped by Martin Jones, but the the rebound found the stick of Mikko Rantanen, who scored the Avalanche's second goal. It was the third assist in the last six games for Girard, who has one goal and seven assists through 22 contests.
JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Defense leads to offense Girard logged an assist, three blocked shots and two penalty minutes over 17:38 of ice time in Saturday's 8-4 loss to the Panthers.
Impact After Girard blocked an attempted pass in the Colorado end, the puck bounded to the neutral zone where Jonathan Drouin out raced the Panthers to wrist one past Sergei Bobrovsky. It was the second point in four games since Girard returned from a personal leave.
JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE
Logs first point since return Girard had an assist, two shots on net, one blocked shot and two hits over 16:58 of ice time in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime victory over the Islanders.
Impact Girard logged his first point since coming off the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program in Sunday's win over the Sharks. The defenseman is skating on the third pair with Jack Johnson and getting acclimated to competitive hockey again after missing 20 games, but Girard could eventually return to a pre-leave spot on the second duo with Bowen Byram.
JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Girard is set to return for the Avalanche after getting care from the player assistance program
Samuel Girard says he'll play for the Colorado Avalanche on SundayDECEMBER 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ready to return Girard (personal) told Corey Masisak of The Denver Post on Saturday that he will return to the lineup Sunday versus San Jose.
Impact Girard is projected to be back on the second pairing and second power-play unit after missing the past 20 games. He resumed practices with the Avalanche last Saturday after entering the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program on Nov. 24. Girard has picked up four points, 18 shots on goal, 25 blocked shots and 15 hits in 15 appearances this season.
DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not playing Friday Girard (personal) will not return to the lineup in St. Louis on Friday, according to Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports.
Impact Girard entered the NHL/NHL Player Assistance Program during Thanksgiving and returned to the ice Saturday at practice. The Avalanche have stated that Girard will return to the lineup when he is ready and that could occur as early as Sunday versus San Jose. Girard has one goal, three assists and 25 blocked shots in 15 games this season. Look for Sam Malinski to be the odd-man out when Girard returns to action.
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not ready to play Wednesday Girard (personal) won't play Wednesday versus Arizona but might be an option for Friday's game against St. Louis, Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports reports.
Impact Girard entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program on Nov. 24. He resumed practicing with the Avalanche on Saturday. Girard has a goal, four points, 15 hits and 25 blocks in 15 contests this season. When the 25-year-old is ready to return, Sam Malinski might stop playing regularly for Colorado.
DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared only for practice Girard (personal) participated in Saturday's morning skate, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.
Impact Girard, who has been cleared by the NHL and NHLPA for practice only, will continue to skate over the holiday break.
DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Avs D Samuel Girard (personal) returns to practice Nov 4, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard (49) awaits a face off against the Vegas Golden Knights dur...
DECEMBER 23, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM
Girard cleared to practice with the Avalanche after getting care from the player assistance program
Samuel Girard has been cleared to resume practicing with the Colorado Avalanche after receiving care from the player assistance programDECEMBER 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Girard cleared by NHL/NHLPA player assistance program to resume practicing | NHL.com Avalanche defenseman enters follow-up phase, not yet cleared for game action
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • NHL.COM
Not playing Thursday Girard (personal) will not play versus Ottawa on Thursday, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.
Impact Girard is on indefinite leave after entering the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program on Nov. 24. Thursday's tilt will be the 17th game in a row that Girard will miss, but it appears that he is close to returning as he has been practicing with the team. Girard has a goal and three assists in 15 games this season, including a goal and two assists over his last two games before leaving the team. Consider him day-to-day.
DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
HockeyBuzz.com - Jordan Boutilier - Samuel Girard Enters Player Assistance Program NHL Hockey Trade Rumors
DECEMBER 1, 2023 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM
Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard to step away from NHL indefinitely, seek depression treatment | Sporting News Girard will enter into the NHL's Player Assistance Program, a resource that offers players support to tend to their hidden scars. Carey Pric...
NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard enters players' assistance program, cites mental health issues that led to alcohol abuse DENVER — Samuel Girard will take an indefinite leave of absence from the Colorado Avalanche after entering the Player Assistance Program, th...
NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Avs D Samuel Girard enters player assistance program Nov 4, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard (49) awaits a face off against the Vegas Golden Knights dur...
NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
