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Islanders no doubt clear winners of Bo Horvat trade after Raty traded to Maple Leafs

The New York islanders are the no-doubt, hands-down winners of the Bo Horvat trade with the Vancouver Canucks, after Aatu Raty landed in Toronto.

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 1:00 PM
Islanders no doubt clear winners of Bo Horvat trade after Raty traded to Maple Leafs
Key Things to Know
  • Nestor Quixtan argues the New York Islanders decisively won the 2023 Bo Horvat trade with Vancouver.
  • Prospect Aatu Raty was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs after being placed on waivers by Vancouver.
  • Anthony Beauvillier was previously traded by Vancouver to the Chicago Blackhawks for a fifth-round pick.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Writer Nestor Quixtan argues that the New York Islanders are clear winners of the 2023 Bo Horvat trade with the Vancouver Canucks following Aatu Raty's trade to the Toronto Maple Leafs. While Horvat became the Islanders' captain and core leader, the assets Vancouver received failed to establish long-term value for the organization.

Quixtan notes Anthony Beauvillier was previously traded away for a late draft pick, while Raty struggled in the NHL before being placed on waivers. The writer explains Toronto acquired Raty primarily to clear a contract spot, concluding the overall return solidifies a heavily lopsided outcome favoring New York.

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