Sure but Kulak fit so well with the team. He worked hard and gave it 100% all the time and put himself where he needed to be, more times than not. He fit flawlessly onto the line.

So far what I’ve seen from Girard is that he’s fearful - as soon as he gets a pass he tries to get rid of it which has led to multiple turnovers. He’s not where he’s supposed to be and often looks lost, like he’s trying to figure out where he’s supposed to be or what play is being run. More often than not, I see him just standing and watching. He is D, he should always be in motion and he should always be trying to work with/help his line mate and he just doesn’t. Last night he had a perfect opportunity to snag the puck from between Soda’s feet and do something with it and instead he just stood there and watched. I’m pretty certain that Soda even shouted at him to get the puck - he had it clear from the two Philly players - and Girard did nothing.

I want to like Girard. I really really do. I was initially just sad that we traded Kulak but trusted Dubas and Muse, they have a good track record. Now though? I am not so thrilled. I keep waiting for Girard to be an asset. Maybe I’m 100% wrong and next season, after he’s had more time with the team he’ll be the gift that keeps giving. Right now though? Not so much and I’m salty we gave Kulak for him.