The Colorado Avalanche signed defenseman Samuel Girard to a seven-year, $35 million contract extension – a $5 million salary cap hit. He has one year left on his entry-level contract.
The 21-year old Girard was draft 47th overall in the 2nd round of the 2016 draft by the Nashville Predators. He was acquired in the three-team trade with the Predators and Ottawa Senators that involved Matt Duchene and Kyle Turris.
: Avs GM Joe Sakic on Girard.
“Samuel has been one of our best all-around defensemen since joining the Avalanche,” said Avalanche Executive Vice President / General Manager Joe Sakic.