Huge trade proposal: Marc-André Fleury in Montreal to finish his career?
It was with the Minnesota Wild that Marc-André Fleury decided to sign a two-year pact last summer, thus putting an end to his career.
The future Hall of Famer is in his final miles in the league, and is just seven wins short of joining Patrick Roy in 2nd place all-time in wins.
If he stays healthy, it should be a formality, although Filip Gustavsson is now perceived as the team's number-one goalie.
The House of Hockey website has therefore proposed a deal that would allow Fleury to finish his career at home. The Wild are stuck with an extra $14 million on their payroll due to the buyouts of Ryan Suter and Zach Parise, and they're short of forwards. But the Habs have a surplus of forwards.
At MINNESOTA:
Josh Anderson
Cayden Primeau
IN MONTREAL:
Marc-André Fleury
Caeden Bankier
1st round pick in 2024
Josh Anderson
Cayden Primeau
IN MONTREAL:
Marc-André Fleury
Caeden Bankier
1st round pick in 2024
Thus, the Wild would acquire a solid power forward in Josh Anderson, while freeing themselves of Fleury's salary. Cayden Primeau would become second to Gustavsson.
Remember, this is just a trade proposal, not a formal rumor.
MOCK TRADE - A Homecoming for Fleury
Minnesota Receives:
Josh Anderson
Cayden Primeau
Montreal Receives
Marc-André Fleury
2024 1st
Caeden Bankier pic.twitter.com/NILDSGUQ6j- House of Hockey (@HLHouseofHockey) July 24, 2023
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