With striker Mason Marchment from the Dallas Stars, the Seattle Kraken recently brought a first new addition to the upcoming season. Now the team from the east coast with the Chicago Blackhawks agreed on the next change.
Both teams confirmed a trade on Saturday that sends Andre Burakovsky to Windy City. The 30-year-old was responsible for 37 points (10 goals, 27 assists) in 79 games in the past season. His five -year contract of $ 27.5 million, which he signed in Seattle in 2022, still runs two seasons. The Blackhawks will take over.
“Andre was a valuable player for our organization in the three years he was here and we wish him and his family good luck in Chicago,” General Manager Jason Botterill said goodbye to the double Stanley Cup winner. In return, Joe Veleno changes to Seattle.
“We have acquired a young player with experience and at the same time increased our flexibility in terms of cap space for the future,” said Botterill, too, about the 25-year-old’s commitment, who was initially hunted for the Detroit Red Wings in the 2024/25 season before he was traded to Chicago in March.
The striker contributed a total of 17 points (eight goals, nine assists) for his two employers in the past season. In 2024, the Canadian signed a two -year contract for $ 4.55 million, which will still be valid until the end of the coming season.