Yanni Gourde: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

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

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Inside The Rink / June 3

Tampa Bay Lightning Extend Fan Favorite Forward For Six Years

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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.

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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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 / 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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 12, 2024