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On YouTubeTampa Bay Lightning News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 2
Lightning’s perfect move in 2025 NHL offseason
The Tampa Bay Lightning made a couple of serious moves in free agency a year ago when they inked high-scoring left wing Jake Guentzel and also said goodbye to their captain and franchise leading scorer Steven Stamkos.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 5
Friedman suggests Maple Leafs could structure Tavares extension similar to Yanni Gourde deal
The contract negotiations, or lack thereof, between Mitch Marner and the Toronto Maple Leafs are rightfully going to dominate the headlines going into free agency.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 3
Christian Dvorak could ask Yanni Gourde for a six-year contract
Since his arrival in Montreal, Christian Dvorak has had a good run, and that was the second half of the 2024-2025 season. Other than that, he was an unloved figure.
The '2024-25 NHL 30-goal scorers' quiz
How many of the 46 players to score 30 or more goals in the 2024-25 NHL season can you name in six minutes?
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / June 3
Is Yanni Gourde’s new contract with Lightning an example of cap circumvention?
The Tampa Bay Lightning announced Monday that forward Yanni Gourde had agreed to terms on a six-year, $13.98 million contract extension, giving him an average annual value (AAV) of $2.33 million through the 2030-31 season.
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NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 3
Free Agent Signings: Lightning, Senators, Wild, Kraken, and Kings
Puck Pedia: The Tampa Bay Lightning re-signed forward Yanni Gourde to a six-year, $2.33 million salary cap hit. He has a full no-trade clause. 2025-26:
Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / June 3
Lightning Get Multiple Benefits With Yanni Gourde Extension
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.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 2
Offseason checklist for Tampa Bay Lightning
The offseason has arrived for all but two teams now with the playoffs nearing an end. Accordingly, it’s time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at Tampa Bay.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Inside The Rink / June 3
Tampa Bay Lightning Extend Fan Favorite Forward For Six Years
TAMPA BAY, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Lightning, now just weeks into their offseason after another unfortunate first round exit, have recently made a significant roster move to open up the offseason.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Last Word On Sports / June 2
Tampa Bay Lightning Re-Sign Fan Favourite
The Tampa Bay Lightning have locked down a fan favourite for the next few seasons. News emerged on Monday that the Lightning have signed Yanni Gourde to an extension.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 2
Grading Yanni Gourde’s 6-year contract extension with Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning reunited with Yanni Gourde at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline. Gourde and winger Oliver Bjorkstrand joined the team through trade with the Seattle Kraken.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 2
Lightning’s Unprecedented Gourde Deal Shows Bold Thinking
The Tampa Bay Lightning signed 33-year-old forward Yanni Gourde to a six-year deal on Monday—an unprecedented move in the salary cap era for a player of his age, position, and role.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Field Level Media / June 2
Lightning sign Yanni Gourde to a six-year, $14M extension
The Tampa Bay Lightning signed forward Yanni Gourde to a six-year extension worth $14M on Monday. Gourde, 33, was set to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 2
Lightning sign Gourde to six-year contract
The Tampa Bay Lightning are keeping one of their key forwards around for several more years. On Monday, vice president and general manager Julien BriseBois
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 2
Lightning trade-deadline acquisition developed painful condition in April
The Lightning played their short-lived 2025 playoff schedule against the Panthers with an extremely banged-up roster (more on that later). One player who wasn’t available at all during the series was trade deadline acquisition Oliver Bjorkstrand.
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.
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.
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 / The Hockey Writers / January 31
Kraken’s Yanni Gourde Undergoes Surgery, Out for 5-7 Weeks
The Seattle Kraken have faced some adversity this season, with several key players in their lineup getting injured. Yanni Gourde has been out since Jan.
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
We’re exactly seven weeks from the NHL’s March 7 trade deadline and we’ve got you covered at Daily Faceoff with at least one trade-focused story every day until Deadline Day.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 27
Insider Believes Yanni Gourde Would Waive No-Trade Clause for the Maple Leafs
With the NHL Trade Freeze set to lift on Dec. 27 at midnight, the NHL rumour mill is heating up. NHL insider Pierre LeBrun had Leafs Nation excited over the Christmas break when he said that Seattle Kraken forward Yanni Gourde would be willing to waive his modified no-trade clause to join the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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.
NHL News / Yardbarker / July 12, 2024
Why Stanley Cup contenders don't need to win July
If your favorite NHL team hasn't made a big splash in free agency in July, that's OK.
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 30, 2020
Bolts' Barclay Goodrow: Nick Ritchie's hit on Yanni Gourde was 'pretty dirty'
Boston Bruins forward Nick Ritchie was heavily criticized for his hit on Tampa Bay Lightning forward Yanni Gourde during Game 4 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs matchup on Saturday.
NHL News / Yardbarker / August 29, 2020
Lightning forward Yanni Gourde leaves Game 4 vs. Bruins after dirty hit by Nick Ritchie
Ritchie hit Gourde into the boards late in the second period of Game 4, leaving the Bolts forward unable to move.
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