| Born: | May 12, 1998 | Draft: | 2016, Predators, 47th Overall |
| Hometown: | Roberval, Quebec | Position: | D |
| Known For: | Stanley Cup winner | Shoots: | Left |
| National Team: | Canada | Current Team: | Pittsburgh Penguins |
Samuel Girard (born May 12, 1998) is a defenseman with the Pittsburgh Penguins. After playing major junior hockey with the Shawinigan Cataractes, Girard was drafted 47th overall by the Nashville Predators in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. He remained on the Predators roster until the 2017–18 season when he was dealt alongside Vladislav Kamenev and a 2018 second round pick, in a three-team trade to the Colorado Avalanche, in exchange for Kyle Turris from the Ottawa Senators on November 5, 2017.
During the 2019–20 season, Girard joined fellow defensemen Cale Makar in the 30 points club, making the Avalanche the first team with multiple defensemen under the age of 22 who have at least 30 points since 1993–94.
Samuel Girard Statistics
Trade Tracker
| Date | Traded From | Traded With | Traded To | Traded For |
| Nov. 5, 2017 |  | 2018 2nd RD Pick Vladislav Kamenev |  | Kyle Turris |
| Feb. 24, 2026 | | 2028 2nd RD Pick |  | Brett Kulak |
Deeper Dive
- Colorado Avalanche’s Girard Has Excelled
- Avalanche Have Overshadowed & Underappreciated Star in Girard
- Avalanche’s Girard Delivering
- Short Season Not Stopping Avalanche From Chasing Career Bests
Achievements
- QMAAA First All-Star Team — 2014
- QMAAA Top Defenceman — 2014
- Hlinka Cup Gold Medal — 2015
- QMJHL All-Rookie Team — 2015
- QMJHL Defensive Rookie of the Year — 2015
- QMJHL First All-Star Team — 2016, 2017
- QMJHL Defenseman of the Year — 2016
- CHL Sportsman of the Year — 2016
- Stanley Cup Champion — 2022