Chicago Blackhawks' offseason addition could reportedly be traded in no time: Details revealed

Kyle Davidson, general manager of the Chicago Blackhawks, hasn't made many acquisitions over the offseason, but did make an interesting addition on the trade market by shipping away Joe Veleno to the Seattle Kraken for Andre Burakovsky.

That move looked good for Chicago, especially after the Kraken bought out Veleno's contract.

However, Burakovsky has faced his fair share of struggles over his past three seasons in Seattle.

Indeed, he showed promise after joining the team in free agency in 2022 following a Stanley Cup run with the Colorado Avalanche, when he scored 39 points in 49 games in his first season. But things took a turn when he was limited to 16 points in 49 games the year after.

He did get better results last year, tallying 37 points in 79 games, but not enough to justify his $5.5M AAV contract.

In his career, he showed that he performs well after fresh starts, and the Hawks are hoping he'll be able to help the team.

Expected to play on the top line alongside Ryan Donato and Connor Bedard, he will be in a position to produce and increase his value.

If that happens, the team is likely to consider parting ways with him on the trade market.

With two years left on his deal, a good start to the season could make some top teams interested in targeting him at the deadline.

A rebuilding team like the Hawks should listen to all offers for a player, but if they cause a surprise and are in a position to compete for a playoff spot down the stretch, it would be surprising to see them trade him.

Stay tuned for updates regarding Burakovsky's fate in Chicago.