Lightning Extend Contract with Gourde
The Tampa Bay Lightning have confirmed a six-year contract extension for forward Yanni Gourde, ensuring his presence on the team through the summer of 2031. The contract, valued at $14 million, averages $2.33 million annually, reflecting the franchise’s strategy to retain essential players for their ongoing objectives.
Recent Performance and Contributions
During the 2024-2025 season, Gourde demonstrated his offensive capabilities by scoring seven goals and accumulating a total of 31 points in 57 games while playing for both the Seattle Kraken and the Tampa Bay Lightning. In the postseason, he contributed an assist across five playoff games. However, the team was eliminated in the first round by the Florida Panthers.
A Look at His Career
Yanni Gourde, who stands 5 feet 9 inches tall, previously completed a six-year contract worth $31 million, which carried an average annual value of $5.17 million. He began his NHL journey as an undrafted free agent with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2014. Over his career, he has achieved a commendable total of 133 goals and 347 points across 602 NHL games, split between the Lightning and the Kraken. Notably, Gourde is a two-time Stanley Cup champion, having contributed to Tampa Bay’s successes in 2020 and 2021.
