RUMOUR: A Fan Favourite Set to Return to the Blackhawks Organization?
PUBLICATION
Sam Walker
September 12, 2023 (3:42 PM)
The Minnesota Wild have secured goaltender Filip Gustavsson with a lucrative three-year contract worth $3.75 million per season. Announced last month.
The signing of Gustavsson to the team has sparked speculation about Marc-Andre Fleury's role for the upcoming season.
As a veteran goaltender, it seems unlikely that Fleury would be content with a backup position, especially considering it could be his final year in the NHL (as he has hinted at himself).
Marc-Andre Fleury is the ideal addition to the Chicago Blackhawks as they embark on their rebuilding journey. With the departure of Alex Stalock this offseason, the Blackhawks needed a reliable veteran presence in goal. Petr Mrazek, their current goaltender, faced injury setbacks last season. Fleury brings stability and a wealth of experience to the team, making him a key asset in Chicago's efforts to solidify their netminding during this transitional phase.
Wild fans and hockey enthusiasts alike are now eagerly awaiting further updates on how the team will handle the goaltending situation, as the new season approaches.
POLL |
Would you take this fan favourite back in Chicago? |
Yes | 365 | 79.5 % |
No | 94 | 20.5 % |
List of polls |
|
10 minutes ago | By Sam Walker Blackhawks Jonathan Toews reveals his career ending injury is healed while undergoing treatment in India |
|
1 hour ago | By Sam Walker Wayne Gretzky And Famous Actor Bill Murray Do Something Amazing With The Blackhawks' New Winter Classic Jersey |
|
14 hours ago | By Joshua Deeds Former Blackhawks Patrick Kane's heartfelt moment from the last time he was in Chicago says a lot |
|
15 hours ago | By Ryan Hall Troubled Chicago Sports Network Welcomes Chicago Blackhawks Legend To Broadcasting Team |
|
16 hours ago | By Sam Walker NHL provides update on referee Mitch Dunning who suffered a violent collision on Monday in Avalanche vs Flyers |
|
17 hours ago | By Joshua Deeds Blackhawks Make Surprising Decision With Drew Commesso One Day After Calling Him Up From AHL |
|
19 hours ago | By Sam Walker Oilers face backlash after getting revenge and acquiring player formerly charged with aggravated drunk driving |
|
20 hours ago | By Joshua Deeds Big development in Jim Montgomery ending up signing with the Chicago Blackhawks per report |
Previously on HawksInsider