The Kraken will likely be with out the companies of considered one of their prime facilities for the subsequent little bit as Seattle announced that Yanni Gourde has been positioned in COVID protocol. His spot on the roster is being taken by Alexander True who was recalled from AHL Charlotte.
Gourde has had a pleasant begin to his first season with Seattle. After recovering faster than anticipated from offseason shoulder surgical procedure, he rapidly jumped right into a everlasting spot within the prime six. The 29-year-old has six targets and 16 assists in 22 video games to this point this season, good for third on the crew in scoring behind Jaden Schwartz and Jordan Eberle whereas averaging 18:51 per sport, a career-high.
Gourde turns into the second Kraken middle to be positioned within the COVID protocol, becoming a member of Colin Blackwell, who entered it earlier this week. If subsequent testing reveals a confirmed constructive, he’ll must miss not less than the subsequent 10 days.
As for True, he was claimed from San Jose in growth however has but to see any motion with Seattle this season. He has 18 factors in 22 video games with AHL Charlotte, a cut up affiliate with Florida and leads the Checkers in scoring.
