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Trade grades: Horvat fills a need for the Islanders ... but at a high cost

Jan. 30, 2023
Trade grades: Horvat fills a need for the Islanders ... but at a high cost

The rumor and speculation is now over regarding Vancouver Canucks center Bo Horvat. The New York Islanders have traded forwards Anthony Beauvillier and Aatu Raty, along with a conditional first-round pick in the 2023 draft (top-12 protected), in exchange for Vancouver's now-former captain. The Canucks are retaining 25% of Horvat's salary.

In 49 games played this season, Horvat already has tied a career high in goals with 31. He also was named to the Pacific Division roster for the 2023 NHL All-Star Game this past weekend. His contract expires at the end of this season, at which point he'll hit unrestricted free agency.

How did both GMs do in this swap? Here are our grades:


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