André Burakovsky

By Ian Oland 2 days ago

NHL Network analyst believes Andre Burakovsky will score ‘a minimum’ of 20 goals next season

Former Capital Andre Burakovsky signed a one-year, $3.25 million contract earlier this week with his new team, the Colorado Avalanche.

The Swedish forward, who asked to be dealt from Washington before last season’s trade deadline, is hoping that a change of scenery will jumpstart his career. And there’s one analyst who definitely believes that’s going to happen.

NHL Network’s Mike Johnson recently made the case why on NHL Tonight.

By Ian Oland 5 days ago

Tom Wilson calls Andre Burakovsky ‘a best buddy’ in first comments to media since former roommate’s trade

Tom Wilson and Andre Burakovsky first met each other at Capitals’ Development Camp in July 2013. The two teenage prospects roomed together that week. They had instant chemistry.

“He learned me a lot of things like eating peanut butter,” Andre Burakovsky said to me then in an interview. “I tasted cinnamon roller. It was really good too. He learned me to eat some different things over here (like macaroni and cheese). He’s a really good player, a really good friend. We have spent some good time together.”

As the interview ended, Wilson snuck over and put a skate bag over Burakovsky’s head.

Six years later, the two brobeans who lived together, wrestled each other, antagonized each other, and won a Stanley Cup together, must now grapple with a future where they’re no longer on the same team. In June, the Capitals dealt Burakovsky to the Colorado Avalanche for draft picks and cap space, acquiescing on a trade request the Swedish forward made during the winter.

By Ian Oland 6 days ago

Andre Burakovsky signs one-year contract with Colorado Avalanche

Oh man. Now it’s really real.

The Colorado Avalanche have announced that they’ve signed restricted free agent and former Capital Andre Burakovsky to a one-year deal.

By Ian Oland 7 days ago

Andre Burakovsky says goodbye to the Capitals organization: ‘Love you all’

Former Capitals forward Andre Burakovsky took to Instagram on Tuesday to say goodbye to the only NHL organization he’s ever known. The Capitals traded Burakovsky to the Colorado Avalanche for a second an third-round draft pick in 2020.

“It’s been a true honor to be apart of the @capitals organization for 6 years,” Burakovsky wrote. “I have made memories and friends that can never be replaced. Thanks to all the coaches, trainers and all the players for my 5 years with the team. Love you all. I’m really excited to start a new chapter with the @coloradoavalanche can’t wait for the season to start!!”

By Ian Oland 3 weeks ago

Jakub Vrana says goodbye to his ‘broshan’ Andre Burakovsky

Andre Burakovsky had previously requested a trade and the Capitals needed salary cap space. So late last week, Brian MacLellan sent the popular Capital to the Colorado Avalanche for draft picks.

Many Capitals players have been silent on Burakovsky’s exit, but Jakub Vrana, whose success last season will net him a big raise this summer, was not.

The Czech winger said goodbye to Burakovsky on social media.

By Ian Oland 3 weeks ago

Our favorite moments with Andre Burakovsky

Andre Burakovsky had been a staple of the Washington Capitals roster since he was drafted him 23rd overall in 2013. With Dre now making his way out west to the Colorado Avalanche, we’re taking a look back at some of his best and most iconic moments. (more…)

By Ian Oland and Donya Abramo and Peter Hassett 3 weeks ago

Brian MacLellan says Andre Burakovsky requested to be traded

A half hour after the Washington Capitals announced that they had traded Andre Burakovsky to the Colorado Avalanche, the team’s senior writer, Mike Vogel, gave some background behind the deal.

According to Vogel, Burakovsky requested to be dealt ahead of the trade deadline last season on February 25.

By Ian Oland 3 weeks ago

Washington Capitals trade Andre Burakovsky to Colorado Avalanche for draft picks

Andre Burakovsky’s tenure with the Washington Capitals is officially over.

After being linked in trade rumors for much of the 2018-19 season, the Swedish forward has been sent to the Colorado Avalanche for two draft picks and a minor leaguer.

The Athletic’s Ryan Clark was the first to report the news.

By Ian Oland 3 weeks ago

Report: Andre Burakovsky linked in trade rumors with Colorado Avalanche

Update, 3 PM: The Caps have traded Burakovsky to Colorado. Original story follows:

Recently, Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan said he’d like to keep forward Andre Burakovsky around.

“Andre had a frustrating year, but I think he finished it up well,” MacLellan said before the NHL Draft. “From the trade deadline on, and he had a good playoffs. We like the player. There’s been some inconsistencies there, but when he’s on his game he’s a good player. We’d like to keep him around. Obviously, his name’s out there a little bit, so we do talk to some teams on him. We’re not going to move him unless get something we feel is comfortable back.”

Two weeks later, Burakovsky’s name is back in the rumor mill. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman is reporting, vaguely, that the Swedish forward could be on his way out to Colorado.

By Ian Oland 3 weeks ago