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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.
Yanni Gourde 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.
The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz
In the history of the NHL, a total of 46 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 46 can you name in six minutes?
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:
Yanni Gourde 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.
Yanni Gourde 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.
Yanni Gourde 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.
Yanni Gourde 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 / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 28
3 best Yanni Gourde destinations in 2025 NHL free agency
The Tampa Bay Lightning were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Florida Panthers. With an aging roster and limited cap space, the Lightning are expected to make major offseason moves.
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.
Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / April 14
Monday Musings: One more Seattle Kraken game 
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.
NHL News / Hockey Patrol / March 20
Maple Leafs eyeing another top free-agent center
According to insider Elliotte Friedman, despite adding a young player on an amateur tryout, the Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly eyeing center depth during the summer.
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.
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.
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 / 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 / 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.
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