Could Marc Andre Fleury End up A Blackhawk again?
The Minnesota Wild have a pleasant problem with Filip Gustavsson making significant strides this season.
However, they now have to address what to do with Marc-Andre Fleury, who is set to become an unrestricted free agent. Fleury hasn't played much this season, and it's safe to assume that he's unhappy.
While his contract doesn't take up much cap space, it's likely that Bill Guerin will want to make the team younger and explore other options.
As a result, trading assets or a few players may be necessary to stabilize the net. Shedding Fleury's contract would be a wise move, given the Wild's poor cap situation.
The Chicago Blackhawks could trade Fleury for Andreas Athanasiou, who had a good season and could benefit from a fresh start after proving himself.
It's doubtful that Alex Stalock will be signed, so they could send him and a later draft pick if Fleury is moved before July. In any case, a stabilizing force in the net is crucial, and Petr Mrazek hasn't been able to provide it, unfortunately.
POLL |
Should Kyle Davidson make an offer for Marc-Andre Fleury? |
Yes | 198 | 44.1 % |
No | 251 | 55.9 % |
List of polls |
|
9 hours ago | By Sam Walker Connor Bedard voiced displeasure in Luke Richardson's current choices as Blackhawks head coach |
|
9 hours ago | By Joshua Deeds Blackhawks Seth Jones proves he's not captain worthy with petty play on Nathan MacKinnon's highlight reel goal |
|
11 hours ago | By Joshua Deeds Luke Richardson makes several odd lineup decisions for Mondays matchup vs Avalanche |
|
12 hours ago | By Ryan Hall Bad news for the Edmonton Oilers as Connor McDavid leaves the game injured following collision |
|
14 hours ago | By Joshua Deeds Chicago Blackhawks working on trade involving one specific player, Elliotte Friedman announces |
|
17 hours ago | By Sam Walker Blackhawks forward reveals he wants to stay in Chicago but Kyle Davidson's feeling might not be mutual |
|
20 hours ago | By Ryan Hall PREVIEW: Bedard and the Blackhawks vs MacKinnon and the Avalanche Monday October 28 |
|
21 hours ago | By Joshua Deeds Opportunity arises for Kyle Davidson and Blackhawks for free on NHL waiver wire |
Previously on HawksInsider