Lightning Acquire Bjorkstrand, Gourde From Kraken

Lightning acquire forwards Oliver Bjorkstrand, Yanni Gourde, fifth-round pick from Seattle
To complete the deal, Tampa Bay sends forward Michael Eyssimont, a first-round draft pick in 2026, a first-round draft pick in 2027 and Toronto's second-round draft pick in 2025
Yanni Gourde, Oliver Bjorkstrand Make Tampa Bay Lightning ‘Better Today And Better Tomorrow’
As Tampa Bay was winning a pair of Stanley Cups, it was the 5-foot-9 Yanni Gourde who often energized the Amalie Arena crowd.
Lightning acquire Yanni Gourde, Oliver Bjorkstrand from Kraken
Tampa Bay sends two first-round picks to Seattle in a deal that focuses on making Tampa Bay tougher to play against down the stretch.
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On March 6, the Tampa Bay Lightning acquired Yanni Gourde and Oliver Bjorkstrand from the Seattle Kraken in a three-team trade that also involved the Detroit Red Wings.
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