Blackhawks’ Marc-Andre Fleury Speaks on Trade Possibilities, Future Plans

Originally posted on On Tap Sports Net | By Tony Marchese | Last updated 2/16/22

With the NHL trade deadline just over a month away, rumors are starting to swirl. The Chicago Blackhawks are well out of a wild card spot and have several pieces that could be on the move. One of the most notable Hawks’ names on that list is goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury. Following Blackhawks practice on Wednesday morning, Fleury spoke about trade possibilities.

Fleury: “IF I move, I would love to have a chance to win. But it’s still a big if.”

Also said he thinks he’ll play at least one more season beyond this one.
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Fleury said he hasn’t discussed potential trades with the Blackhawks but believes his agent has been kicking the tires.

“IF I move, I would love to have a chance to win. But it’s still a big if,” Fleury said.

Fleury, who is in the final year of his current contract, added that he believes he will play at least one more season after the 2021-22 campaign. This is a significant change in tune from this past offseason when Fleury contemplated retirement after being traded to the Blackhawks.

The veteran netminder will be a hot topic over the next month, and rightfully so. Fleury already has three Stanley Cups and a Vezina Trophy to his name, so he would bring plenty of experience and a winning pedigree to a contending team. He owns a 16-17-3 record, 2.88 goals-against average, and .910 save percentage this season.

Teams such as the Vegas Golden Knights and the Washington Capitals have reportedly shown interest in the 37-year-old future Hall of Famer. Only time will tell what the future holds for Marc-Andre Fleury, but today’s developments could mean he is entering his final stretch in a Blackhawks’ uniform.

This article first appeared on On Tap Sports Net and was syndicated with permission.

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