It wasn’t quite one of the big names they’d been linked to, but the Kraken reportedly added some scoring punch up front Wednesday by signing Colorado Avalanche left wing Andre Burakovsky to a five-year, $27.5 million deal.
Former Sportsnet reporter Chris Johnston first reported the deal. The Kraken began the NHL free agency period Wednesday by reportedly inking former Washington Capitals defenseman Justin Schultz to a two-year, $6 million contract.
Burakovsky, 27, tallied a career high 22 goals and 61 points last season in helping the Avalanche win the Stanley Cup, his second league championship with as many teams. He played a particularly key role in the Cup final, scoring twice the first two games and adding an assist in eventual Avalanche victories that gave them a series lead they never relinquished.
