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Tampa Bay Trade Backfires in Surprising Ways | NHL News
Tampa Bay’s bold March 2025 trade brought back beloved captain Yanni Gourde and added Oliver Bjorkstrand, but the fallout was messy: Bjorkstrand’s injury and drop in production led to his exit, while defenseman Kyle Aucoin vanished from the roster. The Lightning also gave up two first-round picks and a second-rounder, with one of those picks landing in Florida’s lap—resulting in the Panthers drafting Brady Tkachuk, a direct boost to their rivals. Gourde’s extension through 2031 and stellar play last season make him a win, but the trade’s overall impact? A mixed bag that’s more “win-now…
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