Overview
- Ottawa announced it acquired forward Andre Burakovsky from the Chicago Blackhawks on June 26 for a sixth-round draft pick, a move reported by multiple outlets.
- Burakovsky is entering the final season of a five-year, $27.5 million deal that carries an average annual value of about $5.5 million.
- Chicago gains draft capital and salary-cap relief from the trade, increasing its stockpile of 2027 picks and reducing next season’s commitments.
- Burakovsky produced well early in 2025-26 but slumped after mid-January, recording one goal and four points in his final 34 games, which lowered his trade value.
- The addition is part of a busy stretch by Senators GM Steve Staios that included other moves and extensions, and it gives Ottawa a low-cost, short-term veteran option whose performance and health will determine whether the move pays off.