Lightning re-sign Yanni Gourde for two years

Tampa Bay Lightning centre Yanni Gourde (65) shoots the puck past Chicago Blackhawks goalie Scott Darling for the game-winning goal during overtime of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 27, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. The Lightning won the game 5-4. (Chris O'Meara/AP)

The Tampa Bay Lightning have re-signed Yanni Gourde to a two-year deal that comes with an annual cap hit of $1 million, according to Sportsnet’s Chris Johnston.

The 25-year-old centre had six goals and eight points in 20 games for the Lightning this past season.

Gourde spent 56 games with the AHL’s Syracuse Crunch, recording 22 goals and 48 points in 56 games. He added 27 points in 22 AHL playoff contests, helping the Crunch reach the Calder Cup Finals.

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June 26, 2017

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Yanni Gourde
SIGNED BY
Tampa Bay Lightning
LENGTH
2 yrs
CONTRACT TYPE
Re-signing
SALARY CAP HIT
$1 million
TOTAL
$2 million

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