Well, at least there is one jersey fans know they can hold onto for a little while. The Tampa Bay Lightning announced that fan favorite, two-time Stanley Cup winner, trade deadline acquisition, and all-around good vibes guy, Yanni Gourde, has signed a six-year contract with an average annual value of $2.33 million. Barring any unforeseen circumstances that means the 33-year-old is basically a Bolt For Life.
Gourde was acquired by the team at the trade deadline, along with Oliver Bjorkstrand, from the Seattle Kraken for a treasure chest of draft picks. In the 21 games following the trade, he put up 14 points (1 goal, 13 assists) while averaging 17 minutes of ice time.