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Goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury may be more willing to play for the Chicago Blackhawks than previously thought.
According to Scott Powers and Rob Rossi of The Athletic, the reigning Vezina Trophy winner has been in touch with Chicago since the team pulled off a surprising trade for the veteran earlier this month that blindsided the Vegas Golden Knight star. After initial reports suggested Fleury was considering retirement, the three-time Stanley Cup champion may walk back from that mindset.
“Multiple sources close to Fleury, including one that has spoken directly with him in recent days, said Fleury and his family had not made a final decision about his future,” The Athletic reported. “However, the sources said, Fleury had inquired with ‘those who’d know’ about Blackhawks ownership, management and coaches—a sign, the sources believed, that Fleury has softened his stance of not wanting to play in Chicago.”
The 36-year-old has one year remaining on his contract and is set to earn $6 million this season.
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
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