Sam Girard’s Struggles Spark Controversy, Yet Jared Bednar’s Bold Claims Hint at a Surprising Turnaround
“Once you turn it over and the guy’s got a step on ya for the length of the ice, he’s going to get a scoring chance. That’s more decision than not being able to catch the guy.”
Acquired from the New York Rangers last season prior to the trade deadline, Ryan Lindgren was intended to serve as Girard’s replacement—a defense-first option who might sacrifice some offensive output in exchange for reliability on the back end, and at a more cost-effective contract. In the days leading up to July 1, the start of free agency, the Avalanche attempted to re-sign Lindgren before he became an unrestricted free agent, but Lindgren ultimately signed with the Seattle Kraken on a four-year, $18 million deal.
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