skinny.

Latest / Locked On Avalanche - Daily Podcast On The Colorado Avalanche

The Colorado Avalanche Trade Samuel Girard to Pittsburgh for Brett Kulak

Colorado Avalanche shake up their blue line, sending Sam Girard to the Pittsburgh Penguins for Brett Kulak and a second-round pick. Is this a pure salary cap maneuver or a move designed to boost playoff toughness? Girard’s longstanding presence and dwindling ice time raise questions about the Avs’ evolving defensive priorities and postseason strategy.

Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson dissect the trade’s implications—examining Kulak’s playoff experience, versatility, and what his arrival means for the Avalanche’s defensive depth. Discussions spotlight Colorado’s $8.7 million in cap space…

The skinny

The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.