The Chicago Blackhawks have made a significant move by acquiring Andre Burakovsky from the Seattle Kraken, sending Joe Veleno in the opposite direction. This trade aims to bolster the Blackhawks' lineup with Burakovsky's size and scoring ability, as he recorded 10 goals and 27 assists in 79 games with Seattle last season.

Burakovsky, a Stanley Cup champion with Washington and Colorado, brings experience to a young Blackhawks roster. His five-year, $27.5 million contract adds flexibility to Seattle as they navigate salary cap issues. Meanwhile, Veleno, who struggled with eight goals and nine assists in 74 games last season, has a cap hit of $2.275 million with one year remaining on his contract.