The Chicago Blackhawks acquired Andre Burakovsky from the Seattle Kraken on Saturday in change for fellow ahead Joe Veleno.
Burakovsky, 30, recorded 37 factors (10 objectives, 27 assists) in 79 regular-season video games with the Kraken this previous season.
The 2-time Stanley Cup winner carries a wage cap hit of $5.5 million in every of the following two seasons remaining on his five-year contract.
“Andre was a worthwhile participant for our group through the three years he was right here, and we want him and his household the most effective of luck in Chicago,” Kraken common supervisor Jason Botterill mentioned in an announcement. “In return, we have acquired a younger participant with expertise whereas additionally rising our wage cap flexibility transferring ahead.”
Burakovsky has totaled 387 factors (153 objectives, 234 assists) in 696 profession video games with the Washington Capitals (2014-19), Colorado Avalanche (2019-22) and Kraken. He was chosen by the Capitals with the twenty third decide of the 2013 NHL draft.
Veleno, 25, had 17 factors (eight objectives, 9 assists) in 74 video games final season cut up between the Detroit Red Wings and Blackhawks.
He has 81 factors (38 objectives, 43 assists) in 306 profession video games with Detroit (2021-25) and Chicago. He was chosen by the Crimson Wings with the thirtieth total decide within the 2018 NHL draft.