NHL Trade Deadline 2026: Penguins and Avalanche Swap Defensemen Brett Kulak and Samuel Girard
The NHL trade deadline for 2026 is approaching, and the Pittsburgh Penguins and Colorado Avalanche have made a significant move by swapping defensemen. Brett Kulak is being traded from the Penguins to the Avalanche in exchange for Samuel Girard. Kulak, who was acquired by the Penguins in a previous trade, is in his age-32 season with an expiring contract and a $2.75 million cap hit. On the other hand, Girard, aged 27, is under contract until the 2026-27 season with a $5 million AAV contract.
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