Samuel Girard, a defenseman for the Colorado Avalanche, has been cleared for practices but not for games by the NHLPA. However, there are strong indications that he may return to the lineup soon, with reports suggesting a possible return on Sunday against the Sharks. Girard himself has expressed readiness to return, stating that he feels like a new person and has found himself again after nearly six weeks away. His return is highly anticipated as it will be his first game back since November 18th. Meanwhile, Sam Malinski has been reassigned to the Colorado Eagles, and there are updates on the Eagles' games and players' performances.
Nic Petan takes advantage of a screen in front of Annunen and the Wild are back within one #Avs #GoAvsGo #EaglesCountry @TheRinkColorado
Alex Beaucage sends a feed to Ivan Ivan in the middle and a pretty goal for the two goal lead. Cory Schueneman with the secondary assist. #Avs #GoAvsGo #EaglesCountry @TheRinkColorado https://t.co/WypWtOBI12
Spencer Smallman follows the shot in for the rebound and his second of the season. Olausson and Stienburg with the assists and Eagles regain the lead. #Avs #GoAvsGo #EaglesCountry @TheRinkColorado https://t.co/sPGNoLqOrI
Iowa gets on the board with a shot from Carson Lambos on the blue line that finds its way through Annunen. Game tied at 1 #Avs #GoAvsGo #EaglesCountry @TheRinkColorado
Sam Malinski was out for the first PK unit, already noting that he is a lot more aggressive towards the play. He has a lot more confidence. #Avs #GoAvsGo #EaglesCountry @TheRinkColorado
Annunen gets the crease again for the third gam in a row. Malinski was able to make the trip in time from STL to Des Moines to play his 2nd game in 22 hours. #Avs #GoAvsGo #EaglesCountry @TheRinkColorado https://t.co/CWk3eKgP8W
Samuel Girard is ready to return to the #Avs lineup after nearly six weeks away. "I am a new person. I found myself again. I feel more light, instead of having a lot of stuff in my head and my body as well. It just feels good." https://t.co/qUHZ7cOh8p
This will be Girard's first game back since November 18th against Dallas #Avs #GoAvsGo @TheRinkColorado https://t.co/KdXx7VDGGU
Samuel Girard meets with local Avs media ahead of his return at Ball Arena on Sunday. š„ via @runwriteAarif https://t.co/DvgiXM6dNU
#Avs defenseman Samuel Girard said he feels like he got the help he needed. He also expects tomorrow to be just like a regular game for him. āI feel like a new person.ā
#Avs defenseman Samuel Girard said he will return to the lineup Sunday.
Sam Girard putting on a PP2 jersey, so it appears likely he returns tomorrow.
#Avs have sent Sam Malinski back to the Eagles. Could be a sign that Samuel Girard is a possibility to return Sunday against the Sharks.
Sam Malinski reassigned to the Eagles. A Sam Girard return may be near.
We have reassigned D Sam Malinski to the Colorado Eagles. https://t.co/zuPWAoc8nf
At this time, Girard has not been cleared by the NHLPA to play in games but has been cleared for practices. @jessemontano_ hinted that Girard could be back in the lineup any day now. #Avs #GoAvsGo @TheRinkColorado https://t.co/JD4s5AV7tl