REAL-TIME REACTION: Kraken Trade Gourde & Bjorkstrand to Tampa Bay!

The Seattle Kraken have traded Yanni Gourde and Oliver Bjorkstrand to the Tampa Bay Lightning in a blockbuster deal! 

On today's episode, watch Erica L. Ayala and Zaiem Beg break down this monumental trade, share real-time reactions, and analyze what this means for the future of the team. 

This episode dives into the return package, including two first-round picks, a second-round pick, and Michael Eyssimont, and explores the broader implications for the Kraken's roster and potential rebuild.

CHAPTERS: 

00:00 - INTRO 

01:10 - Yanni Gourde Oliver Bjorkstrand Trade News 

06:05 - Kraken's Future Impact Analysis 

09:54 - Yanni Gourde's Ice Return Update 

12:46 - Emotional Farewell Reflections 

15:27 - Yanni Gourde Postgame Insights 

19:58 - Implications for the Kraken Team 

26:45 - Official Return Announcement: Yanni Gourde 

28:14 - Ron Francis on Drafting vs. Roster Strategy 

34:57 - Analysis of Gourde and Bjorkstrand Trade 

35:47 - First Round Pick Conditions Explained

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