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5 hours ago
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Karken cut deal to send Burakovsky to Chicago for Veleno
The Seattle Kraken announced on Saturday that they will exchange forward Andre Burakovsky for Chicago Blackhawks forward Joe Veleno. The information on the trade came through a press release from the team. Advertisement 'Andre was a valuable player for our organization during the three years he was here, and we wish him and his family the best of luck in Chicago,' said Botterill. 'In return, we've acquired a young player with experience while also increasing our salary cap flexibility moving forward,' said Seattle Kraken General Manager Jason Botterill. Burakovsky's $5.5 million salary cap on the remaining two seasons of his five-year contract with the Kraken freed up money for the team next season. Veleno joined Blackhawks last season after spending four season with the Deriot Red Wings. Burakovsky was signed as a free agent by the Kraken on July 13, 2022.
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12 hours ago
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Chicago Blackhawks acquire Andre Burakovsky from Seattle Kraken for Joe Veleno
The Chicago Blackhawks traded for left wing Andre Burakovsky on Saturday, sending Joe Veleno back to the Seattle Kraken. Burakovsky has struggled with injuries over the past two seasons but bounced back to played 79 games during the 2024-25 season, scoring 10 goals and 27 assists with Seattle. He has two years remaining on his five-year contract, which has a salary cap of $5.5 million per season. Advertisement "Andre was a valuable player for our organization during the three years he was here, and we wish him and his family the best of luck in Chicago," Kraken general manager Jason Botterill said to "In return, we've acquired a young player with experience while also increasing our salary cap flexibility moving forward." Veleno, who split his season between the Detroit Red Wings and a brief stint with the Blackhawks, showed promise by combining for eight goals and nine assists in 74 games. More: Stars' Matt Duchene signs four-year deal; Mason Marchment dealt to Kraken This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Andre Burakovsky traded to Blackhawks with Kraken acquiring Joe Veleno
Reuters
15 hours ago
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Blackhawks acquire F Andre Burakovsky from Kraken
June 21 - The Chicago Blackhawks acquired Andre Burakovsky from the Seattle Kraken on Saturday in exchange for fellow forward Joe Veleno. Burakovsky, 30, recorded 37 points (10 goals, 27 assists) in 79 regular-season games with the Kraken this past season. The two-time Stanley Cup winner carries a salary cap hit of $5.5 million in each of the next two seasons remaining on his five-year contract. "Andre was a valuable player for our organization during the three years he was here, and we wish him and his family the best of luck in Chicago," Kraken general manager Jason Botterill said. "In return, we've acquired a young player with experience while also increasing our salary cap flexibility moving forward." Burakovsky has totaled 387 points (153 goals, 234 assists) in 696 career games with the Washington Capitals (2014-19), Colorado Avalanche (2019-22) and Kraken. He was selected by the Capitals with the 23rd pick of the 2013 NHL Draft. Veleno, 25, had 17 points (eight goals, nine assists) in 74 games last season split between the Detroit Red Wings and Blackhawks. He has 81 points (38 goals, 43 assists) in 306 career games with Detroit (2021-25) and Chicago. He was selected by the Red Wings with the 30th overall pick in the 2018 NHL Draft. --Field Level Media
Reuters
2 days ago
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Stars trade F Mason Marchment to Kraken for picks
June 20 - The Dallas Stars traded veteran forward Mason Marchment to the Seattle Kraken on Thursday night. In exchange, the Stars received a fourth-round draft pick in 2025 and a third-round selection in 2026. Marchment, 30, tied a career high with 22 goals and added 25 assists in 62 games for Dallas in 2024-25. "Mason adds an important skillset to our roster," Kraken general manager Jason Botterill said in a statement. "He's a veteran player who brings a combination of size, skill and toughness. Mason knows what it takes to win, having been part of deep postseason runs with the Stars. We're excited to have him join our group." Marchment carries a $4.5 million cap hit for 2025-26 and the Stars have salary-cap issues after signing All-Star forward Mikko Rantanen to an eight-year, $96 million deal in March. The 6-foot-5 Marchment has recorded 189 points (76 goals, 113 assists), a plus-64 rating and 258 penalty minutes in 302 games with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Florida Panthers and Stars. He has 19 points (11 goals, eight assists) in 59 playoff games. --Field Level Media
National Post
2 days ago
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Kraken acquire Marchment from Stars for pair of draft picks
SEATTLE — The Seattle Kraken acquired forward Mason Marchment from the Dallas Stars on Thursday for a 2025 fourth-round pick and a 2026 third-rounder. Article content The 30-year-old Marchment — one of the NHL's tallest players at 6-foot-5 — tied his career high with 22 goals last season and had 25 assists in 62 regular-season games. Article content Article content 'Mason adds an important skill set to our roster,' Kraken general manager Jason Botterill said in a statement. 'He's a veteran player who brings a combination of size, skill and toughness. Mason knows what it takes to win, having been part of deep postseason runs with the Stars. We're excited to have him join our group.' Article content Article content The Stars were eager to move Marchment in a salary-shedding move with the final year of his contract carrying a $4.5-million cap hit. Dallas is up against the cap, especially after signing trade-deadline acquisition Mikko Rantanen to an eight-year, $96-million contract and inking forward Matt Duchene to a four-year, $18-million extension on Thursday. Article content Marchment has 76 goals and 113 assists in 302 regular-season games with the Stars, Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs. He has 11 goals and eight assists in 59 playoff games. Article content
