March 25, 2025
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard (lower body) will rejoin the action on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. He has been out of action for a couple of games due to a lower-body injury. Girard will be Erik Johnson's (lower body) replacement on the third defensive pairing. The 26-year-old may also eat up some power-play time. With a couple of weeks still left to play in the 2024-25 regular season, Girard has already surpassed his scoring total from last year, notching 22 points (three goals, 19 assists) in 66 games. He has taken 83 shots on goal and blocked 94 attempts from the opponents.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Conor McGahey
March 22, 2025
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard (lower body) will be absent for a second consecutive game on Saturday against the Montreal Canadiens. A lower-body injury has taken Girard out of the lineup, though he is expected to make a quick return, as the team considers him day-to-day. Keaton Middleton has hopped into the lineup as Girard's replacement. He is not a recommended fantasy target due to his offensive shortcomings. In 30 appearances this season, Middleton has recorded just two assists, and he hasn't yet found the back of the net a single time in 33 career NHL games.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Jesse Montano
January 16, 2025
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard (upper body) will return to work on Thursday against Edmonton. He is available for selection again after missing three games due to an upper-body injury. Girard has worked on the second defensive pairing for most of the campaign, producing 18 points (two goals, 16 assists) and 67 blocks in 42 games. The 26-year-old has some fantasy appeal, as Colorado also uses Girard on the power play, but he is far from a must-have player. Sam Malinski will be a healthy scratch on Thursday to make room for Girard in the lineup.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
April 23, 2024
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard (concussion) isn't expected to play on Tuesday against Winnipeg. He's been out for three games with a concussion. Girard contributed with three goals and 15 assists in 58 regular-season appearances while also recording 76 hits and 99 blocks. Caleb Jones will continue to work on the blue line in his absence. Jones logged 11:57 of ice time in Game 1 against the Jets and had two hits with an even rating in a 13-goal thriller. Cale Makar, Devon Toews, and Sean Walker all played at least 23 minutes and will do the heavy lifting again at the back on Tuesday.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Eric Engels
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