Oliver and Yanni were tremendous players for our organization who led by example on and off the ice, and I wish them all the best."

Bjorkstrand was acquired by the Kraken in a July 2022 trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Bjorkstrand also scored both goals in the Kraken's Game 7 win over the Colorado Avalanche to clinch the franchise's first playoff series win. An All-Star in 2024, Bjorkstrand has 37 points in 61 games so far this season.

Selected by Columbus in the third round (No. 89) of the 2013 NHL Draft, Bjorkstrand has 375 points (167 goals, 208 assists) in 606 regular-season games for the Kraken and Blue Jackets and 20 points (10 goals, 10 assists) in 45 Stanley Cup Playoff games.