The NHL is set to welcome back a familiar face this Thursday, as forward Andre Burakovsky is set to make his return to the league after an 8-month absence. Burakovsky, who was acquired by the Seattle Kraken in the 2021 Expansion Draft, will make his debut with the Kraken against the Vegas Golden Knights.
Burakovsky has been out of the NHL since last April, when he was traded from the Colorado Avalanche to the Florida Panthers. He then signed a two-year contract with the Panthers, but was unable to play due to the NHL’s COVID-19 protocols.
Burakovsky is a veteran of the NHL, having played for six different teams over his eight-year career. He has scored at least 10 goals in five of those seasons, and has a career high of 23 goals in the 2017-18 season. He also has a career high of 35 assists in the 2016-17 season.
The Kraken are hoping that Burakovsky can bring some much-needed scoring punch to their lineup. The team has struggled offensively so far this season, and they are hoping that Burakovsky can help turn things around. He will be joining a team that is currently in fourth place in the West Division, and is looking to make a push for the playoffs.
Burakovsky’s return to the NHL is sure to be an exciting one, and fans of the Kraken are looking forward to seeing him back on the ice. It will be interesting to see how he adjusts to his new team and how he can help them reach their goals this season. It’s sure to be an exciting time for both Burakovsky and the Kraken, and fans of both teams will be watching closely.
