NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
SAMUEL GIRARD #49 - DEFENSE - COLORADO AVALANCHE
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Avalanche's Samuel Girard to Receive Care from NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard will be away from the team as he receives care from the NHL and NHLPA’s joint player assistance...
Samuel Girard enters NHL/NHLPA player assistance program The 25-year-old Girard is a top-four defenseman for the Avalanche and has three points in 15 games this season.
NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Girard of Avalanche enters NHL/NHLPA player assistance program | NHL.com The National Hockey League and National Hockey League Players’ Association announced today that Samuel Girard of the Colorado Avalanche will...
NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • NHL.COM
Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard enters the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard will be away from the team indefinitely while he receives care from the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance ProgramNOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard enters players' assistance program, cites mental health concerns Samuel Girard will take an indefinite leave of absence from the Colorado Avalanche after entering the Player Assistance Program, the NHL and...
NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • DENVERPOST.COM
In player assistance program Girard is on indefinite leave while he receives care from the Player Assistance Program.
Impact Girard missed Colorado's previous two games for personal reasons. He has a goal, four points, 15 hits and 25 blocks in 15 contests this season. While Girard is away from the team, Caleb Jones is likely to play regularly.
NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Unavailable Wednesday Girard (personal) won't play Wednesday versus Vancouver, per Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now.
Impact Girard has a goal and four points in 15 contests this year. He also missed Monday's 4-3 loss to Nashville for personal reasons. When Girard is ready to return, he might push Caleb Jones out of the lineup.
NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out for personal reasons Girard missed Monday's game against Nashville due to personal reasons, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.
Impact Monday was Girard's second missed game of the year. There's currently no word on whether or not he's expected to play Wednesday against the Canucks.
NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out Monday Girard (undisclosed) is not in Monday's lineup against Nashville, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post
Impact Girard tallied three points over his last two games after missing his first contest of the year. The 25-year-old now has four points with a minus-7 rating through 15 games. It's unclear if his absence Monday is injury-related.
NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Offers helper Girard recorded an assist, two shots on goal, two hits and two blocked shots in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Stars.
Impact Girard has earned three of his four points this season over his last two games. The 25-year-old blueliner missed Monday's game versus the Kraken with a minor undisclosed injury, and it appears the rest has served him well. He's added 18 shots on net, 15 hits, 25 blocks and a minus-7 rating through 15 appearances this season.
NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up two points in return Girard scored a goal on three shots and added an assist in Wednesday's 8-2 win over the Ducks.
Impact Girard returned from a one-game absence due to an undisclosed injury. He played 22:22 in this contest and earned his first multi-point effort of the season to snap a 10-game point drought. The 25-year-old blueliner has just three points through 14 outings, and he's added 16 shots on net, 23 blocked shots, 13 hits and a minus-7 rating while often skating on the second pairing.
NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to return Girard (undisclosed) is expected to play Wednesday versus the Ducks, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Impact Girard sat out Sunday's practice and Monday's game versus the Kraken. The 25-year-old defenseman is expected to return to his second-pairing role, bumping Sam Malinski out of the lineup.
NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Held out of recent practice Girard did not participate in Sunday's practice, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports. He was not in the lineup for Monday's win over Seattle.
Impact Both Girard and Josh Manson, who also sat out Sunday's practice, were scratched Monday, fueling speculation there may be an undisclosed injury for each. Further to that point, head coach Jared Bednar told Peter Baugh of The Athletic that the team didn't have a hard practice Sunday because they were dinged up. Caleb Jones and Sam Malinski were called up to replace Girard and Manson. Their status should be made clearer Wednesday, when the Avalanche host the Ducks.
NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not playing Monday Girard is not in Monday's lineup against Seattle, per the NHL's media site.
Impact Girard might be a healthy scratch due to his rough start to the 2023-24 campaign. He has just one assist with a minus-8 rating through 13 games. Sam Malinski will make his NHL debut in Girard's absence.
NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up assist Tuesday Girard recorded an assist, two shots on goal and three blocked shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Kraken.
Impact Girard set up Mikko Rantanen's insurance tally in the third period. The helper was Girard's first point through three games this season. He's not on either power-play unit, which puts a damper on his potential for offense despite being in a top-four role. The 25-year-old blueliner has done alright in the non-scoring areas, supplying six shots on net, five hits and eight blocked shots so far.
OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
No role on power play Girard had three shots on goal, two blocked shots and one hit over 20:35 of ice time in Saturday's 2-1 shootout win over the Sharks.
Impact Girard skated on the second pair once again and was part of the penalty kill unit that prevented the Sharks from scoring on four chances. He did not, however, skate on the power play for a second straight game. Girard's been deployed on the power play -- usually the second unit -- in all six seasons with Colorado. His usage on the man-advantage unit greatly enhanced his fantasy value; 33 percent (58 of 178) of Girard's points with the Avalanche have come on the power play.
OCTOBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Manages power-play helper Girard logged a power-play assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Monday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Kraken in Game 4.
Impact Girard set up the second of Mikko Rantanen's goals in the game. This was Girard's second helper in four playoff contests, and his first power-play point since March 27 versus the Ducks. The defenseman has added 10 hits, five blocked shots, three shots on goal and an even plus-minus rating while seeing top-four minutes.
APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Garners assist in win Girard logged an assist, three hits, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Kraken in Game 2.
Impact Girard had the secondary helper on Devon Toews' go-ahead goal in the third period, which stood as the game-winner. This was Girard's fifth assist in the last eight contests and his first helper through two playoff outings. The 24-year-old was productive with a career-high 37 points, 119 shots on net and 116 blocked shots in 76 regular-season appearances. He'll fill a top-four role during the postseason.
APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dishes pair of helpers Girard picked up two assists, blocked three shots and went plus-5 in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Sharks.
Impact This was Girard's first multi-point effort since March 4. The defenseman helped out on Mikko Rantanen's 50th goal of the season as well as a Nathan MacKinnon tally in the second period that stood as the game-winner. Girard is up to a career-high 35 points (six goals, 29 assists) with 109 shots on net, 111 blocked shots, 64 hits and a minus-9 rating through 71 appearances.
APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hands out assist Girard provided an assist, three hits and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Wild.
Impact Girard has picked up a goal and an assist over his last two games after earning just one helpers over his previous seven outings. The 24-year-old defenseman is up to 33 points, one shy of his career high, with 107 shots on net, 104 blocked shots and a minus-14 rating through 68 contests this season.
MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
MacKinnon propels Avalanche to 5-1 victory over Ducks
Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and an assist in his 700th NHL game and the Colorado Avalanche won their third straight game, defeating the Anaheim Ducks 5-1MARCH 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Strikes on power play Girard scored a power-play goal on three shots in Monday's 5-1 win over the Ducks.
Impact Prior to Monday, Girard had a modest four assists over 12 games since his last goal. He had the Avalanche's last tally in a dominant win Monday. The 24-year-old defenseman is up to six goals, 32 points, 105 shots on net, 103 blocked shots and a minus-14 rating through 67 outings. He needs two points to match his career high, which he set in 2019-20.
MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
How a stick change helped spark Samuel Girard's confidence, resurgence for Avalanche Since the start of January, Girard has 24 points and a plus-2 rating in 34 games.
MARCH 22, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Picks up assist Monday Girard notched an assist and went plus-2 in Monday's 5-0 win over the Blackhawks.
Impact Girard helped out on Logan O'Connor's third-period tally. The helper ended a three-game slump for Girard, who has four assists over nine contests since his last goal. The 24-year-old defenseman is up to 31 points (three shy of his career high) with 100 shots on net, 95 blocked shots, 55 hits and a minus-10 rating through 63 appearances this season.
MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Records assist Tuesday Girard notched an assist and four blocked shots in Tuesday's 6-0 win over the Sharks.
Impact Girard has a goal and four helpers over his last four games, though he's also gone minus-5 in that span. The 24-year-old is back on the second pairing now that Cale Makar has returned to action. Girard is up to 28 points through 56 outings this season, matching his point total from 67 contests a year ago. He's added 89 shots on net, 85 blocked shots, 54 hits and a minus-11 rating in 2022-23.
MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
