Ex-Blackhawks Forward Already Put Back On Trade Market By New Team

Back in June, the Chicago Blackhawks traded forward Andre Burakovsky to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for a 2027 sixth-round pick.

Seeing the Blackhawks trade Burakovsky this off-season was not surprising, as he struggled significantly for them down the stretch. Moving him also opened up another spot on their roster.

Now, after being traded by the Blackhawks this summer, Burakovsky is once again emerging as a trade candidate.

During the most recent episode of Saturday Headlines, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported that the Senators are already trying to trade Burakovsky just months after acquiring him from the Blackhawks. 

"First of all, those of you who are Ottawa Senators fans are aware that the Andre Burakovsky situation just hasn't worked out well for everybody involved, the team and the player," Friedman said. "Not in the lineup. Eight games played, no points. I believe the Senators are out there looking to see if they can find a fresh start for him... Right now, Burakovsky's name is out there. Just unfortunately, the marriage has not worked."

Hearing that the Senators are already looking to trade Burakovsky is not too surprising. The former Blackhawks forward has had a bad start to his Senators tenure. He also has not played for them since Oct. 29 against the Los Angeles Kings due to injury. With this, and Burakovsky carrying a $5.5 million cap hit, it would make sense if the Senators traded him.

However, the real question is whether Burakovsky will be able to generate any interest. His cap hit is not cheap, and he has struggled mightily since the second half of last season.

In 75 games during his loan season with the Blackhawks in 2025-26, Burakovsky posted 11 goals, 22 assists, and 33 points. Yet, he ended the season with just four points in his final 37 games.