The Colorado Avalanche Reveal That They Almost Acquired Claude Giroux From The Flyers
In the midst of the 2022 trade deadline, whispers of Claude Giroux donning a Colorado Avalanche jersey captured the hockey world's attention.
Despite ultimately becoming a Panther, intriguing hints suggest that the Avalanche came remarkably close to securing his services.
Jersey Auction Confirms Reports
A recent Avalanche auction spotlighted two Claude Giroux jerseys from the 2021-22 season, confirming the reports that he was nearly moved there. At the time, reports surfaced that Giroux gave the Flyers management slim options, which were a trade to Colorado or Florida.
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"The Colorado Avalanche are auctioning off a bunch of jerseys in support of @KS_Charities. Among them are two Claude Giroux jerseys that were presumably made for if they got him instead of Florida at the 2021/22 trade deadline."
The Missed Cup Opportunity
Envision this scenario: Giroux hoisting the Stanley Cup in a Colorado jersey.
But the Reality...
In actuality, the Panthers acquired Giroux by trading Owen Tippett and a 2024 1st-round pick. Remarkably, Tippett's performance soared with the Flyers, netting 27 goals in the past year.
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