A Fleury Trade Will Happen If Teams Can Make The Salary Cap Work- Elliot Friedman
Elliot Friedman was on the pre game NHL insider segment yesterday, and he has made some bold statements regarding Fleury's future in Chicago.
Elliot Friedman:
«Toronto and Colorado are likely the teams choice of Marc Andre Fleury. A Fleury trade will happen if teams can make the salary cap work».
This is not greatest news for the Blackhawks nation, but let's take a look at the positives.
What could Chicago receive for Marc Andre Fleury? NHL insider Pierre LeBrun says the asking price for Fleury is a 1st round pick (or 1st round caliber prospect) and a mid round pick.
Possibilities From Toronto:
Topi Niemelä- Right Defenceman ranked #1 D in the 2020 World Juniors tournament. Niemela has broken out in the Liiga, the top league in Finland, being the highest scoring defenceman at just 19 years old. He would play a huge role in the Blackhawks approach of a rebuild within the next couple of seasons. Draft pick/picks included as well.
Possibilities from Colorado:
Alex Newhook- Center/Left Wing selected 16th overall in the 2019 draft, and has been mentioned in trade talks around the NHL. Posting up a impressive 3 goals and 6 points in 6 games with Canada at the World Junior championship. Draft pick/picks included as well.
| POLL | ||
Would you be happy with these returns for Fleury? | ||
| Yes, it�ll help our future. | 140 | 55.1 % |
| No | 114 | 44.9 % |
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