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Samuel Girard

Defenseman · Pittsburgh Penguins

2016 Draft, Rd 2 Pick 17 (#47) — Nashville Predators

Next Game

Tue, Apr 14 · 9:30 PM ET @ Blues

ESPN, TVAS, SN-PIT

Age 275'10"170 lbsShoots LeftRoberval, CAN

Current Season

GP

60

Goals

3

Assists

16

Points

19

+/-

+17

S%

7.3%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Apr 12@ WSH000-1017:00
Apr 11vs WSH011-1020:43
Apr 9@ NJD000+1018:50
Apr 5vs FLA000+1017:17
Apr 4vs FLA011+2218:41

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$5.00M

Total Value

$35.00M

Expires

7 yrs · 2026-2027

Status

Then UFA

9-team no-trade list (, Yrs 5-7)

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

Trades & Rumors
BS Meter Rates Hottest NHL Trade Buzz

With three days ticking down to the 2026 NHL trade deadline, GMs scramble as rumors swirl around big names like Steven Stamkos and Nazem Kadri. Colorado clears cap space by flipping Samuel Girard for Brett Kulak, but whispers persist about bigger splashes before Friday's chaos hits. Front offices know one wrong move could derail a Cup run, and players with no-movement clauses hold all the cards in this high-stakes poker game.

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News
Penguins' Blue Line Bleeding Goals in Playoff Hunt

The Penguins cling to playoff hopes, but their defense has turned into a sieve, coughing up over four goals a game in recent outings against teams like the Hurricanes and Sabres. GM Kyle Dubas watches helplessly as Kris Letang slumps with a minus-11 tag since that regrettable Girard trade, while the second pairing ranks among the league's worst in expected goals against.

Pittsburgh Penguins
Trades & Rumors
Avs Legend Cracks Up Over Girard Trade Bombshell

An Avalanche icon unleashes a side-splitting reaction to the Samuel Girard trade that has Colorado fans buzzing and rivals smirking. The move reshapes the blueline in ways few saw coming after Girard's steady presence in Denver. As the Avs chase another Cup run, this legend's take cuts right to the heart of what the blockbuster means for playoff contention.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Samuel Girard's stats this season?
Samuel Girard has 3 goals and 16 assists for 19 points in 60 games this season.
What team does Samuel Girard play for?
Samuel Girard is a defenseman for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
What is Samuel Girard's contract?
Samuel Girard has a cap hit of $5.00M with 1 year remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Samuel Girard drafted?
Samuel Girard was drafted in the 2016 NHL Draft by the Nashville Predators in Round 2, Pick 17 (47 overall).
Where is Samuel Girard from?
Samuel Girard is 27 years old and was born in Roberval, CAN.