Pittsburgh Penguins Acquire Defenseman Ryan Girard in Trade with Colorado Avalanche In a surprise move, the Colorado Avalanche have traded defenseman Ryan Girard to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for defenseman Brett Kulak. The trade marks a significant shift in the Avalanche's blue line, potentially paving the way for younger players to step up and take on more prominent roles. Girard, a veteran defenseman with experience in the NHL, is expected to bolster the Penguins' defensive corps, which has been a point of concern for the team this season. As the Penguins push for a playoff spot, the addition of Girard could prove to be a key factor in their postseason aspirations.

Girard traded to Penguins by Avalanche for Kulak  NHL.com