YANNI GOURDE NEWS

Not playing after all Gourde (undisclosed) won't be in the lineup Friday versus the Devils, per Sound of Hockey.

Impact Gourde was removed for precautionary reasons in the third period of Thursday's game versus the Islanders. He's dealing with some bumps and bruises, and the issue will cost him at least one game. Andre Burakovsky will return from being a healthy scratch and take Gourde's spot on a line with Matty Beniers and Jaden Schwartz.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play against New Jersey Gourde (undisclosed) is expected to suit up for Friday's game against the Devils.

Impact Gourde was held out for the final 17:50 of the third period Thursday against the Islanders for precautionary reasons, which the Kraken are now describing as "bumps and bruises." However, he should be back in action for the second half of the back-to-back set. The 32-year-old has recorded points in seven of his last 12 appearances, racking up four goals, five assists, 14 hits and six blocked shots while averaging 16:09 of ice time across that span.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Held out late Thursday Gourde (undisclosed) was held out of the end of Thursday's game versus the Islanders for precautionary reasons, per Sound of Hockey.

Impact Head coach Dan Bylsma indicated after the game that keeping Gourde off the ice late in the contest gives the forward a better chance of being available Friday in New Jersey. The 32-year-old Gourde's status will need to be confirmed prior to puck drop. If he can't suit up, Andre Burakovsky or Daniel Sprong could enter the lineup.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, assists Tuesday Gourde posted a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Hurricanes.

Impact Gourde set up the Kraken's first goal, courtesy of Jaden Schwartz, just 19 seconds into the game, and he later added a goal of his own midway through the third period. Gourde has been thriving in recent weeks and has been consistent as a scoring weapon, cracking the scoresheet in six of his last nine appearances. The 32-year-old winger has four goals and four assists, as well as adding 12 shots on goal, 13 hits and five blocked shots, in that nine-game stretch.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

New York and Seattle face off for non-conference matchup

The New York Islanders and the Seattle Kraken meet in a non-conference matchup

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gourde and Schwartz lead Kraken to 4-2 win over Hurricanes

Yanni Gourde and Jaden Schwartz had a goal and an assist each and the Seattle Kraken snapped a three-game skid, beating the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tallies in Friday's loss Gourde scored a goal on two shots, added two hits and went minus-3 in Friday's 8-5 loss to the Sharks.

Impact Gourde continued a run of steady offense. He has three goals and four assists over his last nine contests, and he hasn't gone more than one game without a point in that span. The 32-year-old forward is up to 10 points, 29 shots on net, 38 hits, 32 PIM and 16 blocked shots across 24 appearances this season. His average ice time of 15:22 is the lowest it's been in five years, but he's still a key part of the Kraken's overall game plan.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Klim Kostin's Gordie Howe hat trick helps Sharks beat Kraken 8-5

Klim Kostin recorded a Gordie Howe hat trick with a goal, assist and a fight, and the San Jose Sharks beat the Seattle Kraken 8-5 on Friday

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs helper in defeat Gourde posted an assist and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Ducks.

Impact Gourde has two goals and four assists over his last eight games. While he continues to be listed in a bottom-six role, he remains an integral part of the Kraken's overall game plan, and that's even more true when he's chipping in points. For the season, the 32-year-old has two goals, seven helpers, 27 shots on net, 36 hits, 15 blocked shots, 32 PIM and a minus-1 rating through 23 outings.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fills empty cage Gourde scored an empty-net goal on two shots in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Predators.

Impact Gourde has been in a groove lately with two goals and two assists over his last five games. He was on the third line again Wednesday -- Shane Wright has been scratched for two games, leading to a shuffle in the Kraken's bottom six. Gourde is up to seven points, 24 shots on net, 30 hits, 30 PIM, 14 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over 20 appearances this season. He continues to play a key defensive role, though he can chip in some depth scoring in bursts.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Daccord gets first shutout of the season for Kraken in 3-0 win over Predators

Joey Daccord stopped 24 shots for Seattle’s first shutout of the season as the Kraken beat the Nashville Predators 3-0

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Two points against Isles Gourde scored his first goal of the season and added an assist in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Islanders.

Impact The veteran center was credited with the first tally of the night midway through the first period, when Brandon Tanev's shot deflected in off Gourde as he tries to cause chaos in the crease. It was Gourde's first multi-point performance of the season, and his middle-six role and lack of power-play time has limited his fantasy upside. Through 18 games, he's managed only six points with 30 PIM, 26 hits, 21 shots on net, 13 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Oleksiak gets tiebreaking goal late in 3rd period, Kraken beat Islanders 3-2 for 4th straight win

Jamie Oleksiak scored the tiebreaking goal with 3:13 left, and the Seattle Kraken beat the New York Islanders 3-2 on Saturday for their fourth straight win

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs assist in Tuesday's win Gourde notched an assist in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Gourde opened the season with three helpers over five games before going cold on offense. His assist Tuesday ended a 10-game slump. The 32-year-old is up to four helpers, 18 shots on net, 25 hits, 30 PIM and a minus-2 rating through 16 contests. He's listed on the Kraken's fourth line but earns more ice time through his work as a defensive specialist.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Garners helper Thursday Gourde notched an assist and five PIM in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Flyers.

Impact Gourde helped out on a Jordan Eberle tally in the second period. Through five contests, Gourde has contributed three helpers, two shots on net, five hits and 12 PIM -- he's already fought twice this season. The 32-year-old's opportunities on offense could be limited in a fourth-line role, but that's not as much of a problem when the Kraken have scored 20 goals over their five games while getting contributions all over the lineup.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Produces assist Saturday Gourde logged an assist in Saturday's 5-4 shootout win over the Wild.

Impact Gourde helped out on linemate Tye Kartye's third-period tally. After beginning his Seattle career on the third line for three years, Gourde has been bumped down to the fourth line, forming a checking trio with Kartye and Brandon Tanev. Gourde has a helper, one shot on goal, one hit, one blocked shots and seven PIM through two contests this season. He was limited to 33 points in 80 games in 2023-24, and he may struggle to reach that mark without a larger role this year.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lights lamp twice in finale Gourde scored two goals, one shorthanded and the other the eventual game-winner, in Thursday's 4-3 victory over the Wild.

Impact Both tallies came in the third period, and Gourde's empty-netter with just under two minutes to play ended up being a needed insurance marker. The 32-year-old saw his production take a step backward in 2023-24, managing only 11 goals and 33 points in 80 games, but he set career highs with 156 shots on net and 156 hits and should fill a middle-six role with the Kraken again next season.

APRIL 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goal, assist in loss Gourde scored a goal on four shots, dished an assist, went plus-2 and added three hits in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Jets.

Impact Gourde snapped a 19-game goal drought by tipping in a Ryker Evans shot in the second period. Gourde also fed Tye Kartye for a game-tying tally late in the frame. This was Gourde's first multi-point effort since Jan. 13. He's had a down year with nine goals, 31 points, 154 shots on net, 156 hits, 62 PIM and a minus-13 rating over 79 appearances. The 32-year-old is under contract for one more season, so he's likely to be the Kraken's third-line center again in 2024-25.

APRIL 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hands out helper Gourde provided an assist and added five hits in Tuesday's 5-0 win over the Coyotes.

Impact Gourde has picked up the pace with three assists over his last six contests. He put a pass in Brandon Tanev's wheelhouse for the Kraken's fourth goal Tuesday. Gourde is up to eight goals, 21 helpers, 145 shots on net, 148 hits, 48 blocked shots, 62 PIM and a minus-10 rating through 75 appearances in 2023-24.

APRIL 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Manages assist Gourde provided an assist, two blocked shots and two PIM in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Kings on Wednesday.

Impact Gourde has two helpers over his last four games, which followed a recent run of six scoreless outings. The 32-year-old helped out on a Brian Dumoulin tally in the third period. Gourde is up to eight goals, 20 assists, 140 shots on net, 140 hits, 62 PIM and a minus-11 rating through 73 contests. He was dropped to the fourth line Wednesday, though his defensive usage keeps his ice time from falling too far.

APRIL 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gathers helper Gourde notched an assist, three shots on goal and three hits in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Ducks.

Impact Gourde snapped a six-game slump when he set up Tye Kartye's game-winning tally in the third period. The 32-year-old Gourde has endured a rough season with just 27 points over 70 outings. He's added 137 shots on net, 138 hits, 60 PIM and a minus-12 rating while seeing key defensive minutes for the Kraken. Gourde is at risk of missing the 30-point mark for the first time since he became a full-time NHLer in 2017-18.

MARCH 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chips in with power-play assist Gourde notched a power-play assist and two hits in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Capitals.

Impact Gourde has a point in four of the last five contests (one goal, three assists). This was his second power-play point of the campaign -- he is not always in the mix to play with the man advantage. Gourde is up to 26 points, 128 shots on net, 118 hits, 56 PIM and a minus-5 rating through 63 outings. Despite his third-line role at even strength, the 32-year-old remains one of the Kraken's most important forwards on the ice, even though that doesn't always translate into offense or fantasy value.

MARCH 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Deals helper in overtime loss Gourde notched an assist and three hits in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Gourde helped out on an Oliver Bjorkstrand goal in the third period. The helper was Gourde's third point over five games in March, already surpassing his point total from all of February. The 32-year-old forward is up to 25 points, 127 shots on net, 116 hits, 56 PIM and a minus-5 rating through 62 appearances. He continues to play a key defensive role on the Kraken's third line.

MARCH 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pockets assist Tuesday Gourde notched an assist, three hits, four blocked shots and two PIM in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Jets.

Impact Gourde has four points over his last eight games, emerging from a notable slump in the early half of February. The 32-year-old continues to center the Kraken's third line while playing important defensive minutes for the team. His offense has diminished this year with 24 points over 60 outings, but he's added solid non-scoring production -- 124 shots on goal, 110 hits, 56 PIM -- to maintain some value in deeper fantasy formats.

MARCH 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE