Chicago Blackhawks acquire Stanley Cup winner Andre Burakovsky from Seattle Kraken in trade for Joe Veleno

The Chicago Blackhawks acquired two-time Stanley Cup winner Andre Burakovsky from the Seattle Kraken in exchange for Joe Veleno on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Burakovsky, a 30-year-old forward, had 37 points (10 goals, 27 assists) in 79 games with the Kraken in the 2024-25 season. The winger is on a five-year, $27.5 million contract (average annual value $5.5 million) with Seattle since July 13, 2022.