The Vancouver Canucks refused to trade their captain at any cost. They found my takers with the New York Islanders.
The Islanders acquired the 27-year-old forward in exchange for Quebec players Anthony Bofiller, Aato Ratti and a first-round pick in the following draft. “These songs will be an integral part of our development and our future,” confirmed Patrick Alvin, Canucks general manager.
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Several rumors surrounded Horvat for a few weeks. The ninth pick in the 2013 draft has 54 points in 49 games since the start of the season. “It’s not easy to trade a captain,” said the general manager. Horvat will become a free agent this summer if he doesn’t agree with the Islanders by then.
If his production has declined in recent years, the Canadian has recovered since 2021. Last year, he hit a personal record of 31 goals. This season, he’s really equaled that mark. He’s on his way to having the best season of his career statistically, averaging just over 1 point per game.
“He was a great leader and ambassador for our team,” Alvin added.
A new beginning for Beauvilliers
For his part, Beauvillier is spending a season like his first six in the NHL. The 25-year-old has scored nine goals and 20 points in 49 games since the start of the season.
The former 2015 first-round pick earned 209 points in 457 professional games.
Teammate Aato Rati is 20 years old, and he has moved between the National League and the American League in recent months. He had two points in 12 big league games.
When drafted in the second round by the Islanders in 2021, Finn was a fine hope for the New York organization after a promising and formative stint in the Finnish Elite League.
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