The Tampa Bay Lightning and Seattle Kraken are apparently in talks about a potential trade involving Yanni Gourde (and Oliver Bjorkstrand), but other teams, including the Ottawa Senators and maybe the Toronto Maple Leafs are interested in Gourde as well.
Elliotte Friedman reported on Wednesday afternoon:
“As we approach waiver deadline (2ET), have heard Tampa Bay and Seattle working on a deal potentially involving Oliver Bjorkstrand and Yanni Gourde. Remember: Lightning have Cam Atkinson and newly-signed (to an NHL deal) Logan Brown on waivers today. May alter how things proceed.”
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Several teams are considering a deal for Gourde, a two-time Stanley Cup winner, as the NHL trade deadline draws near on March 7.
Maple Leafs and Senators Additionally, Connected to Gourde
This season, Gourde, 33, has only scored 14 points in 36 games. His injury is the main cause of his decreased output, but as soon as he was back on Tuesday, trade rumors started to circulate.
Gourde, Yanni Talk of a Maple Leafs trade
Talk about the Yanni Gourde Maple Leafs trade
According to Frank Seravalli, a center is Toronto’s top objective. He clarified:
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The Leafs have been concentrating on Scott Laughton and Brayden Schenn, but Treliving is balancing expense and assembling the jigsaw. Is it possible that Gourde and Brandon Tanev will arrive together?
The Senators were also interested, Bruce Garrioch tweeted. “Postmedia has been informed that the Sens have had discussions with the Seattle Kraken about C Yanni Gourde,” he writes. He can be added to the list. veteran who played with the Tampa Bay Lightning and won two cups. satisfies Ottawa’s requirements.
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The Lightning appear to be the front-runners at the moment. Could the popular pending UFA be overtaken by Toronto or Ottawa in the closing seconds?