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After 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.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / March 27

Reviewing the Lightning’s Trade Deadline Acquistions After 10 Games

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.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 19

Yanni Gourde’s Impact in His Return to the Lightning

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 on the ice, he’s shown he can continue to get the job done.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 10

How Yanni Gourde Impacts the Lightning Forward Core

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 with cheap, defensive-specialist forwards in their bottom six up to this point in the season.

NHL News / Philly Hockey Now / March 6

2025 NHL Trade Deadline: It’s a Seller’s Market

The 2025 NHL trade deadline has proven one thing: it’s a seller’s market. Let’s recap the moves so far: It started with the Ryan Lindgren trade. In exchange for Lindgren, the New York Rangers received a 2025 second—and fourth-round pick.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 6

Why the trade for Gourde, Bjorkstrand made sense for the Lightning

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / March 6

Maple Leafs Lose Key Trade Deadline Target to Atlantic Division Rival

The Toronto Maple Leafs have yet to make a trade ahead of the NHL deadline, and now one of their key targets is off the board. The Tampa Bay Lightning acquired Yanni Gourde and Oliver Bjorkstrand from the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday, strengthening their middle-six forward group and dealing a blow to Toronto’s deadline plans.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 5

Grading the Gourde/Bjorkstrand trade: Kraken wisely take a knee, Lightning load up

It’s not a Trade Deadline until the Tampa Bay Lightning join the party. Lightning GM Julien BriseBois parted with a heap of future assets on Wednesday to acquire scrappy centerman Yanni Gourde, who won a pair of Stanley Cups with the Bolts in 2020 and 2021, and middle-six scorer Oliver Bjorkstrand from the struggling Seattle Kraken.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 5

Winnipeg Jets’ dream, nightmare scenarios for 2025 NHL trade deadline

The 2025 NHL Trade Deadline is only days away, and we have already seen some major moves. On Wednesday, the Tampa Bay Lightning brought back Yanni Gourde in a massive trade with the Seattle Kraken.

NHL News / Flamesnation / March 5

NHL Notebook: Kraken trade Yanni Gourde and Oliver Bjorkstrand to the Lightning

Confusing trades are the best. On Wednesday afternoon, the Seattle Kraken traded Yanni Gourde (at 50% retention), Oliver Bjorkstrand, and the Kraken’s 2026 fifth-round pick to the Tampa Bay Lightning for Michael Eyssimont, two top-10 protected picks in 2026 and 2027 and a 2025 second-round pick.

NHL News / Oilersnation / March 5

NHL Notebook: Lightning acquire Gourde and Bjorkstrand, Hurricanes gauging interest in Rantanen, and more

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Seattle Kraken linked up for a multi-player trade on Wednesday. Yanni Gourde and Oliver Bjorkstrand are heading to Tampa while the Lightning are sending Michael Essymont along with first-round picks in 2026 and 2027 and a second-round pick in 2025 back to Seattle.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 5

Lightning acquire Bjorkstrand, Gourde from Kraken in 3-team swap

The Tampa Bay Lightning acquired forwards Oliver Bjorkstrand and Yanni Gourde on Wednesday as part of a three-team swap. The Lightning sent two conditional first-round picks (2026, 2027) and forward Michael Eyssimont to the Seattle Kraken.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 5

Grading the Lightning’s Trade for Oliver Bjorkstrand & Yanni Gourde

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 Yanni Gourde in exchange for some draft picks and Mikey Eyssimont.

Seattle Kraken News / Last Word On Sports / March 5

Seattle Kraken Trade Veteran Forward

The Seattle Kraken have made some news in the run up to the trade deadline. News emerged that the Kraken have completed the Yanni Gourde trade. Seattle has dealt Gourde and Oliver Bjorkstrand to the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for Michael Eyssimont.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 5

Lightning Finalize Trade: Acquire Gourde, Bjorkstrand from Kraken

The Tampa Bay Lightning have made a major move ahead of the NHL trade deadline, acquiring forwards Yanni Gourde and Oliver Bjorkstrand from the Seattle Kraken.

Seattle Kraken News / NHL Trade Talk / March 5

Front-runner Emerges in Gourde Trade Talk, Leafs & Sens Still In

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Seattle Kraken are reportedly in talks about a potential trade involving Yanni Gourde (and Oliver Bjorkstrand), but other teams, including the Ottawa Senators and possibly the Toronto Maple Leafs are interested in Gourde as well.

NHL News / Maple Leafs Daily / March 5

Maple Leafs reportedly discussing multi-player trade with Western Conference team

Per an official report, the Toronto Maple Leafs are believed to have reached out to the Seattle Kraken to express interest in acquiring not one, but two players.

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / March 3

Tampa Bay Lightning Trade Deadline Target: Yanni Gourde

With the 2025 Trade Deadline approaching, the Tampa Bay Lightning are shaping up to be buyers again. They have been one of the busiest teams at the deadline

Seattle Kraken News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 26

Kraken’s Yanni Gourde ‘would welcome’ trade to contender

Amid rumblings that the Seattle Kraken could be headed toward a fire sale ahead of the March 7 NHL Trade Deadline, injured forward Yanni Gourde could be at the top of the list as the front office explores all of its options.

Seattle Kraken News / Field Level Media / January 31

Kraken C Yanni Gourde (hernia surgery) out 5 to 7 weeks

Trade talk regarding Yanni Gourde is likely to lessen after the Seattle Kraken center underwent surgery Friday to fix a sports hernia. The team announced that Gourde would be sidelined five to seven weeks, a timeframe that extends past the March 7 NHL trade deadline.

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 31

Kraken to be without two-time Stanley Cup winner for at least five weeks

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Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / January 31

Kraken Yanni Gourde to miss 5-7 weeks after sports hernia surgery

The Seattle Kraken announced Friday that forward Yanni Gourde underwent successful surgery to repair a sports hernia and is expected to be out of the lineup for approximately five-to-seven months.

Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / January 17

Don’t be surprised if Yanni Gourde fetches Seattle first-round pick in trade

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NHL News / TheLeafsnation / December 27

Report: Yanni Gourde would be willing to waive his M-NTC for the Maple Leafs

Seattle Kraken forward Yanni Gourde would reportedly be open to waiving his modified no-trade clause (M-NTC) for the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Athletic conducted an NHL trade matchmaker, and Gourde was included among the players on the list.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 26

2-Time Cup Champ Open to Waiving No-Trade to Join Maple Leafs

Pierre LeBrun isn’t completely confident Yanni Gourde will be traded by the Seattle Kraken, but should he be, watch out for the Toronto Maple Leafs. In a recent article for The Athletic, LeBrun listed the Maple Leafs as his team to land Gourde in a deal ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / December 15

One Trade-Deadline Player Who Should Help the Maple Leafs

Before long, the NHL trade deadline will approach. Once again, the Toronto Maple Leafs will be involved in a big way. Currently, there are rumors the team is eyeing Yanni Gourde, the gritty, two-time Stanley Cup champion from the Seattle Kraken, to address their ongoing struggle at the center position.

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Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 19, 2024

Seattle Kraken center suspended two games for charging

Seattle Kraken center Yanni Gourde has been suspended two games for charging after he was involved in a questionable incident in Thursday's showdown with the Edmonton Oilers.

NHL News / Yardbarker / August 29, 2020