The New York Islanders have acquired center Bo Horvat from the Vancouver Canucks in the first blockbuster of NHL trade deadline season.
The New York Islanders have acquired centerThe teams announced the deal Monday. The Islanders sent forward Anthony Beauvillier, top prospect Aatu Raty and a top-12 protected first-round pick in the 2023 draft to the Canucks., 27, is a pending free agent and was one of the top rentals available ahead of the March 3 deadline. It was not immediately clear if his camp and his new team have an extension in place or have had contract talks of any kind.
The former Canucks captain, who was chosen to represent them at the NHL All-Star Weekend, could give the Islanders the scoring boost they’ve needed.has already tied his career high with 31 goals this season and also has 23 assists in 49 games.New York ranks 25th out of 32 teams in scoring at 2.85 goals a game and is two points out of a playoff position in the Eastern Conference.will not have to wait long to face the team that drafted him ninth in 2013. The Islanders host the Canucks on Feb. 9.
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