early this morning, Marc-Andre Fleury was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks. The Golden Knights agreed to receive little (or nothing) in return for Flower’s full salary.
What we learned is that the primary stakeholder learned of the transaction via Twitter. The knights had never contacted him before and the shock was great. Even his agent recognized him on Twitter.
While Marc-Andre Fleury has yet to hear from anyone with the Vegas Golden Knights, it appears he has been traded in Chicago. Marc Andre will take time to discuss his situation with his family and seriously assess the future of hockey at this time.
– Alan Walsh (@walsha) 27 July 2021
When he heard the news it hit him like a ton of bricks. He thought he could stay in Vegas until the end of his contract (within a year) under Vézina.
But the club, which obviously likes Robin Lehner better, decided otherwise.
There were some rumors about his desire to play with the Hawks. After all, he was expecting to never leave Vegas and never want to uproot his kids again.
This is why, according to the athleteAnd Florey doesn’t want to play in Chicago. A source close to the guard was cited.
Marc-Andre Fleury does not want to play in Chicago, according to the source. What does that mean for the Blackhawks? And what does that mean for…
… penguins?
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Mark Lazerus 27 July 2021
It is important to note that this has nothing to do with the organization. He doesn’t want to move to an unfamiliar place with his kids and he doesn’t seem to want to go alone for a year either.
So he has three options. The first is to retire to stay in Vegas and leave some money on the table. The second is to go (alone or with family) to Chicago for a year.
The third is to order a deal in Pittsburgh.
There, the Florey couple do well and the children have standards. It would undoubtedly be an easier scenario for the entire Florey family.
according to the athleteThe Hawks’ goalkeeper thought he could stay in Vegas since the organization recently blocked a deal to send him to Pittsburgh to keep him in Nevada. The Penguin wanted him to support Tristan Gary, but apparently Vegas wouldn’t let him go.
It is said that Florey has no problem with Mike Sullivan, coach of the Penguins, and that the guys want to see him back in town.
Would the hawks want to send him there with his pay being withheld from the deal? It would be a dream for Florey under the current circumstances that the option to end her career in Vegas is no longer on the table.
The file that will follow, so… but we wish him to finish that in Pittsburgh.
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Knights GM confirms that Flower wanted to stay put.
It is believed that Florey made it clear that he did not want to be traded, either in Chicago or elsewhere… and this confirms it.
– Elliot Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) 27 July 2021
The knights would have kept the guard in place, but not in the end. July 12 is a bit dated.
Vegas Golden Knights manager Kelly McCremon told Marc-Andre Fleury during exit interviews that he was likely to be traded and kept up to date with every team that showed interest.
He adds that they informed MAF and Allan Walsh of the Chicago interest on July 12. pic.twitter.com/8D60tYsVHM
– Complete Hockey News (CompleteHkyNews) 27 July 2021
The possibility of going to the Olympics is also on the table.
Kelly McCremon talks about Florey’s future on whether he’ll want to play for Chicago.
“Marc Andre wanted to play in Vegas. It was his preference. For his future decisions, he is a goalkeeper who is still at the top of his art. He could be a candidate for Canada in the Olympics.”
– J.F. Chaumont (@JFChaumontJDM) 27 July 2021
The impact of marketing is significant.
Kelly McCremon on MA Fleury.
“He was our most popular player, the image of our franchise. I want to thank him. He has had a huge impact on our team and our city. It is a sad day for the organization.”
– J.F. Chaumont (@JFChaumontJDM) 27 July 2021
– unbelievable.
McCremon said Mikael Hakrainen, who took the deal from Chicago, will continue to play for the Black Hawks (or within their organization) despite Vegas owning his contract.
– JesseGranger (@JesseGranger_) 27 July 2021
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