For the first time since Jan. 2, Yanni Gourde is back in the lineup for the Seattle Kraken tonight. Gourde underwent surgery to repair a sports hernia that he endured against the Vancouver Canucks. After nine weeks of recovery time, he is finally back on the ice.
THIS JUST IN!
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Gourdo’s been activated from IR ahead of tonight’s game vs. the Wild! pic.twitter.com/86W4Fu5sk1
Before his injury, Gourde played in 35 games this season. He earned 16 points via six goals and 10 assists. Before his injury, he had been a solid forward for Seattle, averaging 16:28 of ice time (TOI).
As the trade deadline looms closer, his return could increase the likelihood he gets traded. As a name that has been thrown around for the Kraken to move, could his return to the ice tonight be his last game with Seattle?
