Andre Burakovsky Out 6-8 Weeks for Kraken

Andre Burakovsky Out 6-8 Weeks

Burakovsky left the Krakens Saturday night game against the New York Rangers in the second period after a check from Jacob Trouba. He appeared to be holding the area of his right shoulder as he left the ice. He did not return to the game, and Kraken coach Dave Hakstol told media postgame that he would be fully evaluated Sunday morning.

This is not the first time Seattle will be without Burakovsky for an extended period. He missed the last two months of last season with an unrelated groin injury. The initial time estimate for his current recovery would see him potentially return in the second week of December. The Kraken will be playing six home games between the 7th and 16th of December, then depart for a four-game road trip.

What This Means for the Kraken

Burakovsky is the second key forward the Kraken have lost in the first two weeks of their season. Brandon Tanev sustained a lower-body injury in Seattle’s season-opening game and will be out for at least a month. The Kraken placed him on injured reserve on Friday.

Tye Kartye is the most likely player to fill Burakovsky’s spot on the third-line wing. Seattle recalled Devin Shore from their AHL affiliate following Tanev’s injury. He will probably play on the fourth line in the Krakens next game. Francis said he may call up another player from Coachella Valley, though he had not decided yet who that would be.