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The Tampa Bay Lightning will be without a key bottom-six forward through the first chunk of the 2026-27 season. In his press conference before training camp, General Manager Julien BriseBois announced (via beat writer Benjamin Pierce) that forward Yanni Gourde will be out until December after offseason hip surgery.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / September 16

Lightning’s Yanni Gourde out until December; Dominic James to also miss time

The Tampa Bay Lightning will be down a couple forwards to start the season. According to Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois, center Yanni Gourde will be out until December while recovering from offseason hip surgery, and center Dominic James will miss the first few weeks of the season due to a broken hand he suffered during training.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / July 28

Revisiting Lightning’s Trade for Oliver Bjorkstrand & Yanni Gourde

It’s March 5, 2025. The Tampa Bay Lightning are ready to make an all-in push for another Stanley Cup and pull the trigger on a three-way deal with the Seattle Kraken and the Detroit Red Wings.

NHL News / Dose.ca / April 21

VIDEO: Yanni Gourde teases Arber Xhekaj in the middle of a scrum

Tonight, the Canadiens are in Tampa Bay for Game 2 of their series against the Lightning. And so far, things are really heating up. Josh Anderson hits like a train… and Scott Sabourin is working hard to invite him to a dance.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Breakaway on SI / April 2

Jon Cooper Explains Why Lightning Value Yanni Gourde

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NHL News / Flamesnation / March 23

Instant Reaction: Flames smother Lightning in overtime

The Calgary Flames welcomed the Tampa Bay Lightning to town on Sunday evening, with the visitors flying into Calgary in the wee hours of the morning after a win in Edmonton.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 11

Lightning place Dominic James on injured reserve

The Lightning have placed forward Dominic James on injured reserve, per Erik Erlendsson of Lightning Insider. He sustained an undisclosed injury in Saturday’s game against the Capitals.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / June 3, 2025

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.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / June 3, 2025

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.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 2, 2025

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.

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Field Level Media / June 2, 2025

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 / The Hockey Writers / March 19, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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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Seattle Kraken News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 4, 2025

Kraken make major Yanni Gourde decision before NHL trade deadline

The Seattle Kraken got some good news before their Tuesday night assignment at home versus the visiting Minnesota Wild, with the team announcing the return of veteran forward Yanni Gourde to the lineup.

Seattle Kraken News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 26, 2025

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, 2025

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 17, 2025

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.

Seattle Kraken News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 9, 2025

Early Yanni Gourde landing spots before 2025 NHL trade deadline

The Seattle Kraken entered the season hoping to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2025. And to be fair, Seattle isn’t exactly out of the race. The Kraken enter play on Thursday nine points back of the Vancouver Canucks for the final Wild Card spot in the Western Conference.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 27, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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 / Habs Fanatics / November 9, 2024

Trade Between The Montreal Canadiens And Kraken Involving Yanni Gourde Has Just Been Suggested by Lavoie

One of the most-watched teams recently is the Seattle Kraken. Besides forward Brandon Tanev, who could attract interest from several teams, Yanni Gourde's name is frequently mentioned.

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NHL News / Oilersnation / January 19, 2024

Heritage Classic jerseys return for two more games, Yanni Gourde to have hearing with Department of Player Safety, and more

Here’s some good news if you’re a fan of throwback jerseys. The uniforms from the 2023 Heritage Classic between the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames will be back for two more Battle of Alberta games during the regular season.