Ottawa Senators
· 2026-06-27
The Ottawa Senators have acquired forward Andre Burakovsky from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick.
Ottawa Senators president of hockey operations and general manager Steve Staios announced the trade on Friday.
The Senators are currently 6th in the Eastern Conference with a 44-27 record, on a W1 streak, after losing 2-4 to the Carolina Hurricanes on April 25, 2026.
Andre Burakovsky brings skill and playmaking ability to the Senators' forward group, said Steve Staios.
Burakovsky is a two-time Stanley Cup champion, having won with the Washington Capitals and Colorado Avalanche.
The Senators will look to integrate Burakovsky into their lineup, hoping to improve their standings.
Burakovsky has collected 164 goals, 256 assists, and 420 points in 771 career games across 12 NHL seasons.
He established career-highs in the 2021-22 season with Colorado, scoring 22 goals, 39 assists, and 61 points.
The Senators' acquisition of Burakovsky is expected to bolster their offense, as they look to make a push in the Eastern Conference.
And with Burakovsky's experience, the Senators hope to make a deep playoff run.
But the Senators will need to adjust their lineup to accommodate Burakovsky, who spent the 2025-26 campaign with the Chicago Blackhawks, scoring 11 goals and 33 points in 75 games.
So the Senators will look to Burakovsky to provide a spark, as they try to climb the standings.
The Senators' fans will be excited to see Burakovsky in action, as he brings a new level of skill and playmaking ability to the team.