Yanni Gourde, Tampa Bay Lightning and Oliver Bjorkstrand

A return worth waiting for as Yanni Gourde is back with the Lightning
Gourde and Oliver Bjorkstrand waited for three hours — until two players cleared waivers for the Lightning — before they could be informed they were heading to Tampa Bay as the main pieces of a three-team trade that also included the Red Wings.
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 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
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.
NHL trade grades: Lightning go all in for Yanni Gourde and Oliver Bjorkstrand
The Lighting paid a steep price — two first-round picks — for Gourde and Bjorkstrand but they're two players who should fit in perfectly.
Lightning acquire Yanni Gourde and Oliver Bjorkstrand for two first round picks
Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois has never been hesitant to make a move if it meant the team was one step closer to winning another Stanley Cup.
Kraken trade Yanni Gourde, Oliver Bjorkstrand to Lightning
The Kraken received three draft picks and forward Michael Eyssimont for center Yanni Gourde, winger Oliver Bjorkstrand and a fifth-round pick.
Yanni Gourde, Oliver Bjorkstrand traded by Kraken for multiple draft picks
The Kraken traded two popular veteran players Wednesday as the NHL's deadline for moves nears. Yanni Gourde and Oliver Bjorkstrand are headed to the Tampa Bay Lightning as part of a three-team deal that also involves the Detroit Red Wings.
Lightning Acquire Oliver Bjorkstrand, Yanni Gourde From Kraken in Blockbuster Trade
The Tampa Bay Lightning are gearing up for another playoff run. Two days before the 2024-25 NHL trade deadline, the Lightning landed Oliver Bjorkstrand and Yanni Gourde from the Seattle Kraken in exchange for Michael Eyssimont,
Yanni Gourde returns to Tampa Bay Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning organization believes that adding two elite forwards Yanni Gourde and Oliver Bjorkstrand will be the push they need to make a deep playoff run.
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