The Colorado Avalanche have traded Samuel Girard to the Pittsburgh Penguins for Brett Kulak.
Included in the deal to the Pens is a second-round draft pick in 2028. The swapping of defensemen adds a bit of depth and size to the Avalanche’s bottom defensive pair.
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We have acquired Brett Kulak from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Samuel Girard and a 2nd round pick in 2028 NHL Draft. pic.twitter.com/tZrCRBm3LB
— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) February 24, 2026
Kulak, 32, has nine points over 56 games in 2025-26 with the Edmonton Oilers and Penguins. He has 134 points (29g/105a) with Pittsburgh, Edmonton, the Montreal Canadiens and Calgary Flames from 2014-26 in 636 career regular-season games.
“First of all, we would like to thank Samuel for all he has done for the Avalanche organization both on and off the ice over the last nine seasons. ‘G’ is a great person and teammate and was a big part of the group that helped our turnaround back in 2017,” Avs GM Chris MacFarland said. “We wish him and his family the best of luck in Pittsburgh.
“In Brett, we are acquiring a two-way defenseman who can play up and down the lineup. He logs big minutes in all situations and brings a ton of playoff experience that will help our blue line depth.”
The 6-foot-1, 192-pound defenseman has 24 points in 98 career Stanley Cup Playoff games. He was part of the Oilers team that played in the last two Stanley Cup Finals. His contract is $2.75M, and he becomes an unrestricted free agent after this season.
Girard, 27, spent nine seasons with the Avalanche from 2017-26 and earned 232 points (36g/196a) in 583 career games. His contract is $5M per year and expires next season.
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