Isles Acquire Bo Horvat

Isles Acquire Bo Horvat 

 By Ryan Maher 

1/30/23

Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello announced today that the team has acquired impending free agent forward Bo Horvat from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for Anthony Beauvillier, Aatu Raty, and a 2023 1st round pick (top 12 protected). 

Horvat has 31 goals in 38 games this season including 11 power-play goals.  

An extension with Horvat is expected to come shortly. 

Horvat will slot in real nicely as a top scorer in the Isles top six. 

The move did not cost the Islanders any dollars in cap space. 

With the obvious Islanders goal scoring struggles, a move to revitalize this group was needed. A near goal per game guy will for sure help. 

After 5 seasons with the Islanders, Anthony Beauvillier’s tenure is over. He never had a 40-point season. 

Aatu Raty, who was the 52nd overall pick in 2021, showed signs and potential of being a middle six center. 

I’d like to wish the best to them both in Vancouver. 

Horvat will be set to make his Islander debut in a week’s time when the team returns from the All Star Break.