The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired Andrei Burakovsky from the Seattle Kraken in exchange for Joe Veleno.
Burakovsky has 2 more seasons on his contract at a cap hit of $5.5 million. Veleno has 1 season remaining at a cap hit of $2.75 million.
Burakovsky, 30, had 10 goals and 27 assists in 79 games for the Kraken last season.
Veleno, 25, had 8 goals and 9 assists in 74 games split between the Blackhawks and Red Wings.
