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Lightning acquire Gourde and Bjorkstrand and Panthers get Vanecek as NHL trade action heats up
Lightning GM breaks silence on Yanni Gourde, Oliver Bjorkstrand trade
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EDGE stats: Lightning’s outlook after trade for Bjorkstrand, Gourde
If Lightning are playing in June, this is a great trade. If not ...
John Romano | GM Julien BriseBois takes a calculated risk by trading more first-round picks for Oliver Bjorkstrand and Yanni Gourde.
Getting trade acquisitions comfortable is important on and off the ice
Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh is playing a key role in helping Oliver Bjorkstrand get acclimated to Tampa Bay.
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.
Tampa Bay Lightning's dream, nightmare scenarios for 2025 NHL trade deadline
Here are the dream and nightmare scenarios for GM Julien BriseBois and the Tampa Bay Lightning before the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline passes.
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Bjorkstrand, Gourde traded to Lightning by Kraken in 3-team deal
Selected by Columbus in the third round (No. 89) of the 2013 NHL Draft, Bjorkstrand has 375 points (167 goals, 208 assists) in 606 regular-season games for the Kraken and Blue Jackets and 20 points (10 goals, 10 assists) in 45 Stanley Cup Playoff games.
Do first-round picks still matter? NHL’s wild trade deadline may change paradigm
The 2025 deadline showcased a shift away from the conservatism that NHL general managers had become known for in previous eras.
Lightning add Oliver Bjorkstrand, Yanni Gourde in trade with Kraken
Seattle Kraken forward Yanni Gourde is returning to the Tampa Bay Lightning -- and he's taking Oliver Bjorkstrand with him.