When defenseman Sam Girard first came to the Colorado Avalanche, he was greeted with cheers, especially every time he performed a spin-o-rama or out-defensed Tyson Barrie sans stick. These days, his performances are so picked apart, he’s greeted with jeers rather than cheers.
How soon the shine wears off — he’s only been with the team for two years. However, he’s in the final year of his entry-level contract and about to enjoy a seven-year contract worth $5 million annually. So, maybe that’s why he’s come under fire recently.
Is it deserved? Well, let’s look at his basic stats.