Seattle Kraken general manager Ron Francis believes a trio of trades made ahead of Friday's NHL trade deadline helps position ...

Selected by Columbus in the third round (No. 89) of the 2013 NHL Draft, Bjorkstrand has 375 points (167 goals, 208 assists) ...

While the Kraken's deadline trades permanently separate Eeli Tolvanen from his former linemates, they could also benefit John ...

To complete the deal, Tampa Bay sends forward Michael Eyssimont, a first-round draft pick in 2026, a first-round draft pick ...

The Kraken received three draft picks and forward Michael Eyssimont for center Yanni Gourde, winger Oliver Bjorkstrand and a ...

The Tampa Bay Lightning have officially made their first big trade of the season. It is a three-team deal between the ...

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Gourde and Oliver Bjorkstrand waited for three hours — until two players cleared waivers for the Lightning — before they ...

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What could be a busy week of NHL trade deadline activity for the Seattle Kraken started with a bang on Wednesday.

The Tampa Bay Lightning acquired forwards Oliver Bjorkstrand and Yanni Gourde on Wednesday as part of a three-team swap.

Seattle Kraken forward Yanni Gourde is returning to the Tampa Bay Lightning -- and he's taking Oliver Bjorkstrand with him.