Andre Burakovsky has heard the rumors.



So have his friends, who have been asking the Capitals winger if he’s going to be traded prior to the Feb. 25 deadline.



Perhaps no other player in the NHL has had his name bantered about in trade rumors more than Burakovsky, which happens when a talented young player is having a subpar season ahead of looming restricted free agency.



“There’s always going to be a lot of talking, but I’m not focusing on it,” Burakovsky, 23, said. “If it happens, it happens. If I stay here like I want to, then I’m really happy about that.”



To be clear, Burakovsky said he has no interest in being moved despite a reduced role with the Capitals that has included healthy scratches and limited ice time. While a change of scenery could help jump-start his season — and career — Burakovsky doesn’t want to go anywhere.



“Of course I want to stay here,”...