The Tampa Bay Lightning recently made a significant pre-trade deadline move by acquiring forwards Yanni Gourde and Oliver Bjorkstrand from the Seattle Kraken. In exchange, they provided two top-10 protected first-round picks, a second-round pick, and forward Mikey Eyssimont. The trade also included salary retention agreements from both Seattle and Detroit, helping mitigate the cap impact. Gourde, a former Lightning player, is returning after recovery from sports hernia surgery, adding depth to Tampa's formidable roster as they aim for another playoff run.
Both the Kraken and the Detroit Red Wings retained part of Gourde's salary, allowing Tampa Bay to manage the cap implications of his acquisition effectively.
Yanni Gourde reunited with the Lightning demonstrates Tampa Bay's commitment to optimizing their roster ahead of the playoffs, emphasizing their winning legacy.
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