Category: Yanni Gourde
Monday Musings: One more Seattle Kraken game
KrakenAfter trading away Yanni Gourde, Oliver Bjorkstrand, and Brandon Tanev, Ron Francis told the media that he made it more difficult for the Kraken to win games. Apparently, he didn’t tell the players, because the Kraken are probably playing their best hockey of the season right now. The Kraken have a...
Read moreNHL Rumors: 3 Tampa Bay Lightning Contract Extension Candidates
Yanni GourdeThe 2025 NHL Trade Deadline saw several teams make moves, and the league looks far different now. Yet, now that the deadline has passed, we won’t see any more trades until after the season. Although this is the case, we still could see teams sign players to contract extensions. As a result, we here...
Read moreYanni Gourde’s Impact in His Return to the Lightning
Tampa Bay LightningIt’s been a handful of games since Yanni Gourde has resumed wearing a Tampa Bay Lightning sweater. While he’s already passed the test of making the fans happy seeing him…
Read moreSeattle Kraken – Setting expectations for restricted free agents
Oliver BjorkstrandAt the end of February, we reviewed the unrestricted free agents (UFAs). Now that the dust has settled from the trade deadline, we’ll shift our focus to the Seattle Kraken players set to become restricted free agents (RFAs) after this season. There are three RFAs to consider: Additionally, we’ll dis...
Read moreBobby Brink’s Big Night Helps Flyers Snap Skid Against Lightning
Tampa Bay LightningA week ago, the Tampa Bay Lightning were flying high. They were a league-best 10-1-1 from Feb. 1 to the trade deadline, which saw them supplement their forward group by…
Read moreKraken Notebook – Prospect Jani Nyman set for NHL debut against Canadiens
Seattle KrakenThe mood was noticeably light at Kraken Community Iceplex on Tuesday, where the Seattle Kraken returned for their first full home practice since last week’s NHL Trade Deadline, which saw four players—Oliver Bjorkstrand, Yanni Gourde, Brandon Tanev, and Daniel Sprong—jettisoned from the organization....
Read more5 Teams Who Improved Their Stanley Cup Chances at the Trade Deadline
Yanni GourdeIt was an active trade deadline this season. Even in the weeks leading to the 4 Nations Face-off, general managers were busy improving their rosters. Now that the dust has…
Read moreNHL Rumors: 2 Seattle Kraken Who Should Be Buyout Candidates
Seattle KrakenFor the Seattle Kraken, last week's roster changes were only the tip of the iceberg. Brandon Tanev, Yanni Gourde and Oliver Bjorkstrand were sent out at the trade deadline, as expected. Jamie Oleksiak was not. But more moves are on the way, as reported by Tim Booth in the Seattle Times.He notes that...
Read moreGet to Know the Newest Kraken, Michael Eyssimont
Tampa Bay LightningOn March 5, the Seattle Kraken traded forwards Oliver Bjorkstrand and Yanni Gourde with Kyle Aucoin and a 2026 fifth-round pick to the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for forward…
Read moreGourde, Bjorkstrand to Bolts; Kraken get 2 No. 1s
Michael EyssimontThe Lightning have acquired forwards Yanni Gourde and Oliver Bjorkstrand from the Kraken in exchange for a package that includes two future first-round picks.
Read moreGourde, Bjorkstrand to Bolts; Kraken get 2 No. 1s
Michael EyssimontThe Lightning have acquired forwards Yanni Gourde and Oliver Bjorkstrand from the Kraken in exchange for a package that includes two future first-round picks.
Read moreGrading the Lightning’s Trade for Oliver Bjorkstrand & Yanni Gourde
Detroit Red WingsThe Tampa Bay Lightning swing for the fences when they make trades. Earlier today, they announced they had linked up with the Seattle Kraken to acquire Oliver Bjorkstrand and former…
Read moreBreaking: Tampa Bay Lightning Bolsters Offense with Blockbuster Trade
Oliver BjorkstrandThe Lightning have just swung a blockbuster deal with the Seattle Kraken to land forwards Oliver Bjorkstrand and Yanni Gourde, along with a 2026 fifth-round pick. In exchange, the Kraken will receive first-round picks in 2026 and 2027, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2025 second-round pick, and forward Mic...
Read moreBreaking: Lightning Acquire Yanni Gourde, Oliver Bjorkstrand
Yanni GourdeThe Lightning have just swung a blockbuster deal with the Seattle Kraken to land forwards Oliver Bjorkstrand and Yanni Gourde, along with a 2026 fifth-round pick. In exchange, the Kraken will receive first-round picks in 2026 and 2027, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2025 second-round pick, and forward Mic...
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