Spence had four goals with 24 assists while also blocking 77 shots. Adding Girard would be a similar addition. Girard had 24 points last year, but has been a 30-point scorer for much of his career.

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 ...

Artturi Lehkonen (62) and Samuel Girard (49) of the Colorado Avalanche speak during the second period against the Detroit Red Wings at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

Despite a 49.18% 5v5 xG% that would indicate some struggles to drive play, some of that has been due to playing with Manson, as Girard sees that jump up a bit more to 50.99% away from Manson.

The Colorado Avalanche will be without defensemen Sam Girard and Erik Johnson on a day-to-day basis due injury, Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar confirmed Monday per Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports.

Samuel Girard has been incredibly consistent for the Colorado Avalanche, but now it appears as though his name has surfaced in trade discussions. The Colorado Avalanche may have made the Stanley ...