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NHL Trade Grades: Lightning Get Yanni Gourde and Oliver Bjorkstrand From Kraken
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Lightning GM breaks silence on Yanni Gourde, Oliver Bjorkstrand trade
After advancing to back-to-back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals between 2020-22 -- and winning two of them -- the Lightning are going all in again.
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's Oliver Bjorkstrand: Goal in first game with new team
Bjorkstrand scored a goal Thursday in a 6-5 win over Buffalo. Bjorkstrand scored the game-winning goal in his Lightning debut. He stuffed in a rebound after Nikita Kucherov's initial shot. His huge smile said it all -- Bjorkstrand went from the Seattle basement to the Tampa penthouse in that recent trade,
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.
Trade addition Oliver Bjorkstrand scores in first game with Lightning
Oliver Bjorkstrand and Yanni Gourde, who were acquired earlier this week from the Seattle Kraken, combined on a third-period goal that gave the Lightning a 6-5 lead over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday.
Why Lightning must keep Anthony Cirelli before no-trade clause begins
Anthony Cirelli is the unsung hero of the Lightning, and his value will only increase as the seasons pass by, making a trade ...
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Gourde returns to Lightning 'like he never left' after 3-team trade
TAMPA -- Yanni Gourde returned to Amalie Arena as if he never departed the Tampa Bay Lightning. He is back in his corner ...
Lightning navigating unique trade market as NHL deadline approaches
Another player who fits the Lightning’s needs is Chicago forward Ryan Donato. Donato’s 17 even-strength goals are tied for ...
Lightning acquire Gourde and Bjorkstrand and Panthers get Vanecek as NHL trade action heats up
The Tampa Bay Lightning have answered the cross-state-rival and defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers' first couple ...
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‘Grateful’ Yanni Gourde pens heartfelt farewell note for Seattle Kraken after being traded to Tampa Bay Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning’s recent acquisition, Yanni Gourde, posted a heartfelt note of thanks addressed to his former team, ...
Sabres blow lead against Lightning, hit NHL trade deadline on another skid: Takeaways
The Sabres are on their second winless streak of five or more games this season, and eighth under GM Kevyn Adams.
NHL Trade Reaction: Lightning Once Again Sacrifice The Future For The Now With Gourde And Bjorkstrand
The Tampa Bay Lightning and Bolts GM Julien BriseBois aren't afraid of mortgaging their future and setting the tone in the ...
ESPN Grades Maple Leafs' NHL Trade Deadline Moves
The Toronto Maple Leafs made several moves at the NHL trade deadline to strengthen their roster for the playoff push. With a ...