Career
Burakovsky"s father, Benny, (who died on December 14, 2007, at the age of 64) was a hockey coach. Mikael"s brother Robert was also a professional hockey player, and Mikael"s nephew, André (born February 9, 1995), is a top-rated prospect who was selected by the Washington Capitals, for whom he now plays, in the first round (23rd overall) of the 2013 National Hockey League Entry Draft.