Maple Leafs Have Template for Creative Extension to Keep Tavares Jim Parsons | June 4, 2025 The Tampa Bay Lightning raised some eyebrows by signing 33-year-old Yanni Gourde to a six-year contract this week, but the move could quietly offer a template for the Toronto Maple…
Lightning Get Multiple Benefits With Yanni Gourde Extension Jim Bay | June 3, 2025 The Tampa Bay Lightning announced on Monday (June 2) that they have signed forward Yanni Gourde to a six-year contract extension with an average annual value of $2.33 million. The…
McDavid Injury Scare and Rumors Surrounding Panthers, Wild, Lightning Jim Parsons | June 2, 2025 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Connor McDavid left practice early for the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday, leading to questions about his health. Is there anything to be concerned about? Meanwhile,…
BriseBois Speaks About UFAs and Howard & More NHL News and Rumours Jacob Billington | May 4, 2025 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois spoke to the media and gave an update on some pending free agents, Isaac Howard, and more. Elsewhere,…
Reviewing the Lightning’s Trade Deadline Acquistions After 10 Games Jim Bay | March 27, 2025 Oliver Bjorkstrand and Yanni Gourde were traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning as part of a three-team trade also involving the Seattle Kraken and Detroit Red Wings on March 6.…
Yanni Gourde’s Impact in His Return to the Lightning Harrison Smajovits | March 19, 2025 It’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…
How Yanni Gourde Impacts the Lightning Forward Core Jack Pallotta | March 10, 2025 Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois was active with deals again at the 2025 Trade Deadline. The Lightning’s forward core had some gaping holes, and the team has gotten away…
Grading the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 2025 Trade Deadline Harrison Smajovits | March 8, 2025 Another trade deadline has passed, and the Tampa Bay Lightning were buyers once again. They made one move, but arguably, this is a move that they made count. Now that…
Grading the Lightning’s Trade for Oliver Bjorkstrand & Yanni Gourde Alex Chauvancy | March 5, 2025 The 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…
Lightning Acquire Bjorkstrand & Gourde for 1st Round Picks, 2nd & Eyssimont Jacob Billington | March 5, 2025 The Tampa Bay Lightning have acquired forwards Oliver Bjorkstrand and Yanni Gourde (75 percent retained), Kyle Aucoin, as well as a 2026 fifth-round pick from the Seattle Kraken in exchange…
Maple Leafs Face Competition in Trade Talks for Kraken Forward Jim Parsons | March 5, 2025 ** Update: The Tampa Bay Lightning ultimately finalized a trade that included Yanni Gourde. Gourde went with Oliver Bjorkstrand and a 2026 5th-round pick to Tampa Bay in exchange for…
Kraken’s Yanni Gourde Returns to the Lineup Jess Amato | March 4, 2025 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…