Vancouver Canucks left wing Anthony Beauvillier, bottom, scores a goal past San Jose Sharks goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (29) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Vancouver Canucks left wing Anthony Beauvillier, bottom, scores a goal past San Jose Sharks goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (29) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Canucks ship Beauvillier to Chicago in exchange for late pick

Vancouver winger has 8 points this year, spends last than a year on the West Coast

The Vancouver Canucks have traded forward Anthony Beauvillier to the Chicago Blackhawks.

In exchange, the Canucks will receive a fifth-round pick in the 2024 draft.

Beauvillier has eight points this season.

Vancouver acquired Beauvillier from the New York Islanders as part of the trade for captain Bo Horvat.

The forward produced 11 goals and 28 points in 55 games for the Canucks.

The Islanders drafted the Quebec athlete 28th overall in the 2015 NHL entry draft.

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