Gourde was acquired by Tampa Bay in a massive deal with Seattle and Detroit and is expected to make his return to the Lightning lineup on Thursday vs. Buffalo. The 33-year-old two-way forward spent the first six seasons of his NHL career in Tampa Bay before being acquired by Seattle during their expansion draft.
Tampa Bay acquired Gourde on Wednesday along with Oliver Bjorkstrand in a trade that sent Michael Eyssimonth, a 2026 1st round pick, a 2027 1st round pick, and a 2025 2nd round pick to the Seattle Kraken. Gourde has struggled with consistency while battling injuries this season but could see a boost in production returning to his former club. The 33-year-old Gourde scored 17 points (6G / 11A) in 36 games with Seattle this season.
Gourde has struggled with consistency while battling injuries this season but could see a boost in production returning to his former club, the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 33-year-old Gourde scored 17 points (6G / 11A) in 36 games with Seattle this season.
Gourde has not played since January 2nd but will return to the Kraken lineup on Tuesday. The 33-year-old forward is averaging 15:34 time-on-ice and has 16 points (6G / 10A) in 35 games. His name has floated around trade rumors recently and appears now to be fully healthy in time for the March 7th deadline.
Gourde has not played since January 2nd and but appears to be nearing a return after ramping up intensity at practice. The 33-year-old forward is averaging 15:34 time-on-ice and has 16 points (6G / 10A) in 35 games. His name has floated around trade rumors recently and appears destined to make his return before the March 7th deadline.
Gourde has not played since January 2nd and but appears to be nearing a return after ramping up intensity at practice. The 33-year-old forward is averaging 15:34 time-on-ice and has 16 points (6G / 10A) in 35 games. His name has floated around trade rumors recently and his return to the lineup should coincide with the upcoming March 7th trade deadline.
Gourde has not played since January 2nd and will miss another five-to-seven weeks after undergoing sports hernia surgery. The 33-year-old forward is averaging 15:34 time-on-ice and has 16 points (6G / 10A) in 35 games. His name has floated around trade rumors recently and his return to the lineup should coincide with the upcoming March 7th trade deadline.
Gourde's move to IR is retroactive to January 4th, meaning he's eligible to return as soon as Saturday's game in Buffalo. The Kraken also moved Joey Daccord to IR and recalled Gustav Olofsson and Cale Fleury from the AHL to take their roster spots.
Gourde was limited to only 11:32 time on ice in last Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Florida Panthers, exiting after suffering a lower-body injury, and has not played since. The 32-year-old Gourde has 14 points (5G / 9A) in 29 games this season and had been playing well lately, scoring 10 points (5G / 5A) in his last 12 contests.
Gourde was limited to only 11:32 time on ice in last Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Florida Panthers, exiting after suffering a lower-body injury, and has not played since. The 32-year-old Gourde has 14 points (5G / 9A) in 29 games this season and had been playing well lately, scoring 10 points (5G / 5A) in his last 12 contests.
Gourde was limited to only 11:32 time on ice in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Florida Panthers, exiting after suffering a lower-body injury. The 32-year-old Gourde has 14 points (5G / 9A) in 29 games this season and has been playing well lately, scoring 10 points (5G / 5A) in his last 12 contests.
Gourde was limited to only 11:32 time on ice in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Florida Panthers, exiting after suffering a lower-body injury. The 32-year-old Gourde has 14 points (5G / 9A) in 29 games this season and has been playing well lately, scoring 10 points (5G / 5A) in his last 12 contests.
Gourde was limited to only 11:32 time on ice in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Florida Panthers, exiting after suffering a lower-body injury. The 32-year-old Gourde has 14 points (5G / 9A) in 29 games this season and has been playing well lately, scoring 10 points (5G / 5A) in his last 12 contests.
Gourde was a late scratch on Friday with the team not announcing his absence until about an hour before puck drop. Andre Burakovsky will draw back into the lineup and is expected to take Gourde's place on the Kraken's top line.
Gourde committed the hit in the third period of Thursday's game in Edmonton. Gourde was issued a five-minute major penalty for charging on the play. He will be eligible to return to the Kraken lineup for next Friday's game in St. Louis.
Gourde missed the Krakens' previous game due to an undisclosed injury and will be good to go after being expected a game-time decision Wednesday as Seattle takes on the Vancouver Canucks. The 31-year-old has been having one of his best career seasons to date, with six goals, 24 assists, 78 SOG, 44 PIMs and a +16 plus/minus through 45 games prior to the injury.
Gourde missed the Krakens' previous game due to an undisclosed injury and will be a game-time decision Wednesday as they take on the Vancouver Canucks. The 31-year-old has been having one of his best career seasons to date, with six goals, 24 assists, 78 SOG, 44 PIMs and a +16 plus/minus through 45 games prior to the injury.
