Maple Leafs Have Template for Creative Extension to Keep Tavares
The Tampa Bay Lightning raised some eyebrows by signing 33-year-old Yanni Gourde to a six-year contract this week, but the move could quietly offer a template for the Toronto Maple…
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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. The…
McDavid Injury Scare and Rumors Surrounding Panthers, Wild, Lightning
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Connor McDavid left practice early for the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday, leading to questions about his health. Is there anything to be concerned about? Meanwhile,…
BriseBois Speaks About UFAs and Howard & More NHL News and Rumours
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois spoke to the media and gave an update on some pending free agents, Isaac Howard, and more. Elsewhere,…
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…
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…
Grading the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 2025 Trade Deadline
Another trade deadline has passed, and the Tampa Bay Lightning were buyers once again. They made one move, but arguably, this is a move that they made count. Now that…
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 Acquire Bjorkstrand & Gourde for 1st Round Picks, 2nd & Eyssimont
The Tampa Bay Lightning have acquired forwards Oliver Bjorkstrand and Yanni Gourde as well as a 2026 fifth-round pick from the Seattle Kraken in exchange for a 2026 first-round pick,…
Maple Leafs Face Competition in Trade Talks for Kraken Forward
More than anything else, the Toronto Maple Leafs arguably need a third-line center at the deadline. The organization has been linked to several names, some of which are home run…