The Wild's playoff chances are uncertain, especially after their sluggish start to the season led to the firing of head coach Dean Evason. Despite some improvements, the team's performance remains inconsistent, leaving the door open for GM Bill Guerin to consider trading assets.
Fleury, in the final year of his contract, is at the center of trade talks. Many speculate this might be his last season, and his name is expected to resurface in trade rumors as the deadline nears, as it has in previous years.
Last week, NHL Insider Pierre LeBrun added fuel to the fire by reporting that Fleury would be open to a trade to the Toronto Maple Leafs, who have faced uncertainty in their goaltending situation this season. The Leafs have cycled through several starters, including Ilya Samsonov, Joseph Woll, and Martin Jones. Samsonov struggled and was waived earlier in the year, while Woll has been sidelined with an ankle injury for several weeks.
If Fleury were to join the Leafs, it would mark the first time in his career playing for a Canadian-based NHL team.
Where do you think Fleury ends up?
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20 FEVRIER | 206 ANSWERS Marc-Andre Fleury Reportedly Willing To Accept Trade To Canadian Contender Where do you think Fleury gets traded? | ||
Stays in Minnesota | 56 | 27.2 % |
Toronto | 73 | 35.4 % |
New Jersey | 34 | 16.5 % |
Other | 43 | 20.9 % |
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