Trade completed between the Chicago Blackhawks and Seattle Kraken: It's looking like a landslide for one side
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The trade of Andre Burakovsky to the Chicago Blackhawks is working out well for them so far this year, and it could be one of the more underrated moves that Kyle Davidson pulled off this summer.
Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson swung a trade during the summer for 2x Stanley Cup winner Andre Burakovsky from the Seattle Kraken, and they sent Joe Veleno back to Seattle in return.
Veleno, who was picked up from the former divisional foe Detroit Red Wings for goalie Petr Mrazek, no longer fit into the long-term plans of the Blackhawks. The Kraken then waived him, and he was signed by the Montreal Canadiens.
Per analyst Michael de Rosa, Burakovsky is showing major signs of bouncing back and developing a chemistry with Connor Bedard, the 1st overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, which is exactly what the Blackhawks have been looking for.
"Burakovsky is showing clear signs of bouncing back with the Blackhawks, as he is off to an excellent start with the Central Division club. In 11 games so far this campaign with the Blackhawks, he has recorded four goals, five assists, nine points, and a plus-1 rating. He has also been staying hot as the season carries on, as he has two goals and five points over his last three games alone.
Burakovsky is starting to form excellent chemistry with star center Connor Bedard, which is great news for the Blackhawks. If Burakovsky continues to produce offense like this as the season rolls on, the decision to bring him in will only continue to look better for Chicago."
Burakovsky is starting to form excellent chemistry with star center Connor Bedard, which is great news for the Blackhawks. If Burakovsky continues to produce offense like this as the season rolls on, the decision to bring him in will only continue to look better for Chicago."
The Burakovsky trade is working out well for the Blackhawks, as he has 10 points (5G, 5A) and is on pace for over 70 points.
Andre Burakovsky Was Picked Up From the Kraken Via Trade
Burakovsky has already won the Stanley Cup twice in his career, once with the Washington Capitals in 2018 and with the Colorado Avalanche in 2022.
Since Veleno wasn't a long-term fit in Chicago, it made sense for Davidson to unload him and get something good in return for him.
So far, Burakovsky has proven to be a positive asset for Chicago.
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