Gourde's move to LTIR is unlikely to impact his recovery timeline. He's expected to be out for another couple of weeks at a minimum as he recovers from sports hernia surgery. This move involving Gourde may indicate Jordan Eberle (pelvis) is close to a return, as the Kraken will likely need the extra cap space to activate him.

Gourde records an assist in first game back from a two-month injury absence in team’s final home game ahead of Friday’s trade deadline