The Seattle Kraken have made a big splash in the NHL by signing Andre Burakovsky to a two-year contract. Burakovsky, who was traded to the Colorado Avalanche in 2019, is returning to the Pacific Northwest and will be looking to make an impact on the team.
Burakovsky has been a reliable scorer throughout his career, with a career-high of 38 points in the 2017-18 season. He has also been a consistent contributor on the power play, with seven goals and 17 assists in the 2018-19 season. He has also been a reliable penalty killer, with four shorthanded goals and four assists in the same season.
The Kraken are hoping that Burakovsky can help them reach the playoffs for the first time in their history. He is a great addition to their forward group and should be able to help them create scoring chances. He is also a great fit for the team’s style of play, as he is a fast skater and can be used in all situations.
However, Burakovsky still has room to improve. He has not been able to consistently produce at the same level as he did in his first two seasons with the Washington Capitals. He has also struggled to stay healthy, missing significant time due to injuries. The Kraken will need him to stay healthy and produce at a high level if they want to make the playoffs.
Burakovsky is a great addition to the Seattle Kraken and should be able to help them reach the playoffs for the first time in their history. However, he still has room to improve and will need to stay healthy and produce at a high level if he wants to make an impact on the team.