Lightning's Yanni Gourde: Four assists in last five games
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Gourde put up two assists in a 6-2 win over the Bruins on Saturday.
Gourde is making his mark with the Bolts. Since being acquired from Seattle on March 5, he has four assists in five games, including three in his last two games. He's also fired nine shots and leveled 18 hits while centering the third line. This is exactly what the Bolts had hoped they'd get from Gourde when they acquired him, and it's a profile that will go a long way in the postseason. Until then, his fantasy value is limited, even in leagues that count hits. Center is usually too deep to get them in that spot.
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Lightning's Yanni Gourde: Snags assist Thursday
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Gourde notched a power-play assist, two hits and a minus-2 rating in Thursday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Flyers.
This was Gourde's second helper over four contests since he was traded to the Lightning from the Kraken last Wednesday. The 33-year-old has immediately slotted in as the third-line center and looks to be connecting well with Gage Goncalves and Oliver Bjorkstrand, who was also traded from the Kraken. Gourde is up to 19 points, 46 shots on net, 73 hits and a minus-8 rating over 40 total appearances this season. He won't score a ton, but he's at no risk of losing his place in the lineup as a key checking forward.
Gourde was traded to the Lightning from the Kraken, along with Oliver Bjorkstrand and a 2026 fifth-round pick, in exchange for Michael Eyssimont, first-round picks in 2026 and 2027 and a 2025 second-round pick Wednesday, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.
Gourde is back with the Lightning after spending the past four seasons in Seattle. The 33-year-old winger has played in just 36 games this year after missing two months following surgery to repair a sports hernia. In his first game back from injury, Gourde picked up an assist, but his return to the Kraken lineup was short lived.
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Kraken's Yanni Gourde: Earns assist in return
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Gourde notched an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Wild.
This was Gourde's first game back after sports hernia surgery. He missed nearly two months in total due to the lower-body injury that required an operation. The 33-year-old forward is up to 17 points, 40 shots on net, 36 PIM, 59 hits and 26 blocked shots over 36 appearances. Gourde, a pending unrestricted free agent this summer, is expected to be highly coveted ahead of Friday's trade deadline, so his time with the Kraken may be near a close if a deal can be made.
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Kraken's Yanni Gourde: Lifted from LTIR
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Gourde (abdomen) was activated from long-term injured reserve Tuesday, per Emerald City Hockey.
Gourde was deemed a game-time decision for Tuesday's contest versus the Wild, and this move clears the path for him to return from a 22-game absence. Ben Meyers was sent down to AHL Coachella Valley in a corresponding move. Gourde's return to the lineup comes just three days before the trade deadline, and the 33-year-old is considered a top trade target for contenders who want to bolster their forward depth.
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Kraken's Yanni Gourde: Game-time call against Minnesota
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Gourde (abdomen) is a game-time decision for Tuesday's home matchup against the Wild, Mike Benton of the Kraken Audio Network reports.
Gourde last suited up against Vancouver on Jan. 2. In order to play Tuesday, the Quebec native would need to be activated from long-term injured reserve. As soon as he's at full strength, Gourde would more than likely replace Ben Meyers in the lineup. Before being placed on the shelf, Gourde produced six goals and 10 helpers over 35 appearances.
Kraken's Yanni Gourde: Practices in non-contact sweater
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Gourde (abdomen) was a full participant in Friday's practice session but won't be available for Saturday's game against the Canucks, Sound of Hockey reports.
Gourde underwent sports hernia surgery at the end of January and remains on long-term injured reserve, but he's making progress in his recovery. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return to game action, but it seems as though he could be ready to suit up sometime in the first half of March.
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Kraken's Yanni Gourde: Moved to LTIR
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Gourde (abdomen) was placed on long-term injured reserve Friday, retroactive to Jan. 4.
Gourde's move to LTIR is unlikely to impact his recovery timeline. He's expected to be out for another couple of weeks at a minimum as he recovers from sports hernia surgery. This move involving Gourde may indicate Jordan Eberle (pelvis) is close to a return, as the Kraken will likely need the extra cap space to activate him.
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Kraken's Yanni Gourde: Undergoes surgery
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Gourde underwent sports hernia surgery Friday and is expected to miss an additional 5-7 weeks.
Gourde has battled a lower-body injury off and on for part of the season, and it's possible this surgery is to address that issue. It's unlikely he'll be available prior to early March, which could make it difficult if the Kraken are looking to trade him, as the deadline is March 7. He can still be dealt if the receiving team is okay with having him at the tail end of his recovery. If he stays with the Kraken, he'll likely resume a bottom-six role once he's ready to play again.
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Kraken's Yanni Gourde: No timeline for return
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Gourde (lower body) doesn't have a timeline for his return to the lineup, Mike Benton of the Kraken Audio Network reports Saturday.
Gourde will miss his eighth straight game versus the Kings on Saturday. He is progressing but remains on injured reserve. Gourde has generated six goals, 16 points, 38 shots on net, 26 blocked shots and 58 hits through 35 appearances this season. Once healthy, Gourde will be in the mix for a bottom-six role in the lineup.
Gourde (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Sunday, per the NHL media site.
Gourde was unavailable for Saturday's game against the Oilers due to a lower-body injury, and his placement on IR signals that he's facing a multi-game absence. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return to action, but Ben Meyers will likely continue to see time in the lineup while Gourde is unavailable.
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Kraken's Yanni Gourde: Won't play Saturday
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Gourde (lower body) will not be in the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Oilers.
Gourde took a maintenance day Friday but participated in Saturday's morning skate. He'll still need to sit out again, and it's a bit of a concern considering he was bothered by a lower-body injury in December as well. Ben Meyers will play in Gourde's usual fourth-line spot.
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Kraken's Yanni Gourde: Lights lamp in win
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Gourde scored a goal on three shots and added five hits in Monday's 5-2 win over Utah.
Gourde scored for the first time since Dec. 8 versus the Rangers. He missed three games due to a lower-body injury and added two assists over five outings in between tallies. Gourde is up to six goals, 16 points, 38 shots on net, 55 hits, 25 blocked shots, 36 PIM and a minus-3 rating over 34 appearances as a key defensive forward in the Kraken's lineup. His scoring pace is similar to last year when he had 33 points in 80 contests.
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Kraken's Yanni Gourde: Earns 200th career assist
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Gourde logged an assist, four hits and two blocked shots in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Avalanche.
Gourde helped out on a Jared McCann tally in the first period. Those two forwards played on the wing alongside Shane Wright at center in a new-look line combination. Having a high-scoring veteran and a steady defensive forward should help Wright's offense, and Gourde will tangibly benefit from getting more scoring chances than he usually sees. For the season, Gourde is at five goals, 10 assists, 35 shots on net, 34 PIM, 47 hits and 23 blocked shots through 32 appearances.
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Kraken's Yanni Gourde: Expected to return
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Gourde (lower body) is set to return Thursday versus Chicago.
Gourde missed Seattle's past three games due to the injury. He has five goals and 14 points in 29 appearances in 2024-25. Gourde is projected to play on the second line alongside Jaden Schwartz and Brandon Tanev. Mitchell Stephens, who played in Seattle's 3-0 loss to Ottawa on Tuesday, was reassigned to AHL Coachella Valley.
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Kraken's Yanni Gourde: Unlikely to play Tuesday
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Gourde (lower body) isn't expected to play against Ottawa on Tuesday, per Sound of Hockey.
Gourde stayed on the ice late with Seattle's scratches following Tuesday's morning skate, indicating he isn't ready to return. He has contributed five goals, 14 points, 41 hits and 33 shots on net through 29 appearances this season. With Gourde likely to miss his third straight game, Ryan Winterton will presumably remain in the lineup versus the Senators.
