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Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 8
Trade-deadline primer for Avalanche

Trade-deadline primer for Avalanche

We continue our look around the league with the Colorado Avalanche.

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Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / January 16
Avalanche’s Samuel Girard to return to lineup vs. Oilers

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.

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The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

How many of the yearly leaders in NHL goals since the 1990-91 season can you name in five minutes?

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Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / November 12
Good & Bad: Samuel Girard breaks through in OT to lift Avalanche over Nashville

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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 12
Samuel Girard's OT goal pushes Avalanche past Predators

Samuel Girard's OT goal pushes Avalanche past Predators

Samuel Girard scored at 2:47 of overtime, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Nashville Predators 3-2 in Denver on Monday night. Nashville defenseman Brady Skeji had the puck just inside the blueline in the Colorado zone but lost an edge.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 16
1 last-minute trade Avalanche must make before 2024-25 NHL season

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 / Daily Faceoff / December 22, 2023
Samuel Girard to resume practicing with Avalanche after receiving care from NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program

Samuel Girard to resume practicing with Avalanche after receiving care from NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program

One of the important pieces on the Colorado Avalanche blueline is set to re-join the team after a near months-long absence. On Friday, the league announced that defenseman Samuel Girard has been cleared to practice after receiving care from the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Rink / December 22, 2023
Record set in Avalanche win over Senators

Record set in Avalanche win over Senators

The Colorado Avalanche needed a redemption game after losing to one of the worst teams in the NHL on Tuesday. The return of defenseman Samuel Girard after entering the player assistance program last month gave the team a boost for sure.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 21, 2023
Avalanche defenseman nearing return after seeking help

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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 24, 2023
Former Stanley Cup winner enters NHLPA player assistance program

Former Stanley Cup winner enters NHLPA player assistance program

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard has entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.

Colorado Avalanche News / Yardbarker / June 10, 2023
NHL player opens home to families displaced by wildfires

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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