Confirmed Trade: [CHI/VGK] Marc-Andre Fleury to Chicago for Mikael Hakkarainen

[japhi]

This is my point. I get hes made millions but you'd be insane to walk away from that kind of money. He probably has a job for life with Vegas when he retires anyways.

I think it will take a whole lot of work from the next Vegas management group to repair the damage they've done with him the past few years.

 

[BillyOcean]

Penguins fans breathe a collective sigh of relief.

Yinzers explode in anger.

 

[NJ DevLolz]

Ahhh. Another example of a team violating the spirit of the cap and no penalty. Love it as a Devils fan!

 

[rocketdan9]

They could have told him rather than have him read it on the internet. It’s a trend for the organization. Several players that were traded from their didn’t seem to like the way it was handled.

Trade him and then tell him he has been traded.

Someone high up probably leaked it. It was NHL sirus twitter page that 1st broke it I believe

Vegas didn't want to say a pip unless the trade was concluded

Because agent/MAF would try to void trade (it looks like)

It is certainly MAF right to retire. I think Vegas wouldn't care if this happens. Just return the asset to Hawks and have 7m of free capsapce

 

[jaysoneil]

Ehh, maybe I'm being overly optimistic but I think Foley would do him a solid. The guy was willing to join an expansion team and was pretty happy doing so. He was the first face of the team.

"Face of Francise traded in late stages of career, finds out via Twitter"

Man, idk.

 

[vyktor]

Maybe Chicago plans on retaining some cap and flipping him.

 

[Unspecified]

You're ignoring the steady upward trajectory of his career since getting traded to LA

Well when you are shit for so long the only way to go is up right? Also during his time in LA he was 20-26 with a horrible GAA and SV% numbers. Not sure how that is an "Upwards Trajectory".

 

[SomeDude]

Someone high up probably leaked it. It was NHL sirus twitter page that 1st broke it I believe

Vegas didn't want to say a pip unless the trade was concluded

Because agent/MAF would try to void trade (it looks like)

It is certainly MAF right to retire. I think Vegas wouldn't care if this happens. Just return the asset to Hawks and have 7m of free capsapce

I also think Vegas feels there are plenty of players who like hookers and coke so they don’t have to worry about their reputation so much.

 

[Kane One]

Someone high up probably leaked it. It was NHL sirus twitter page that 1st broke it I believe

Vegas didn't want to say a pip unless the trade was concluded

Because agent/MAF would try to void trade (it looks like)

It is certainly MAF right to retire. I think Vegas wouldn't care if this happens. Just return the asset to Hawks and have 7m of free capsapce

He wasn’t even told by Vegas even after it leaked…

Also how would they void it? Are you even thinking?

 

[Jerkbait]

God dammit I was really hoping he'd come back to Pittsburgh.

Really interested at seeing the return Vegas got for him.

Pitt has no idea if they coming or going ....no shock they missed the boat again on this.

 

[inthe6ix]

Is Flower still a Knight if he doesn't screw up that crucial play behind his net in the playoffs vs the Habs?

Seems like that was the last straw..

 

[rocketdan9]

Also how would they void it? Are you even thinking?

I don't think you are

scenario 1

Vegas approaches MAF - on top of your M-NTC, is there anywhere you want to be traded??

MAF - list a few teams he prefers to be traded to

Vegas - Only team that wants you is Hawks

MAF - threatens to retire instead. Sends this message to Hawks also

trade unlikely to go through

 

[SomeDude]

Is Flower still a Knight if he doesn't screw up that crucial play behind his net in the playoffs vs the Habs?

Seems like that was the last straw..

Personally, I think being above the salary cap was the last straw.

 

[Blitzkrug]

Man you think the least you could do is at least discuss the move with the guy who was a major reason why Vegas was a primetime player since their inception.

Flower was a rock for them on and off the ice, and that's how you repay him? I get hockey is a business but come the f*** on, at least let the guy know.

Sounds like this is standard procedure for Vegas though

 

[PromisedLand]

Maybe Chicago plans on retaining some cap and flipping him.

If they hadn't just signed Jones to that massive contract may be... dont think hawks are gonig to flip MAF; they might actually be looking to go for it this season

 

[BillyOcean]

Here's a link if any Pittsburgh fans need to replace the Vegas flag in their yard!

https://www.amazon.com/WinCraft-Chi...eywords=blackhawks+flag&qid=1627403517&sr=8-6

 

[thomaspalmer]

 

[rocketdan9]

He wasn’t even told by Vegas even after it leaked…

Also how would they void it? Are you even thinking?

Btw MAF is thinking about retirement, due to trade

this voids the trade, if he indeed retires

Look at the prior posts for reference.

 

[RoyIsALegend]

Ahhh. Another example of a team violating the spirit of the cap and no penalty. Love it as a Devils fan!

I don't like what they've done from a culture and ethics standpoint, but why is this a violation of the cap?

Fleury had a 10 team no-trade list. Chicago wasn't on the list. Vegas traded Fleury to Chicago for a guy named Hakkarainen.

All legal.

 

[JKG33]

Well when you are shit for so long the only way to go is up right? Also during his time in LA he was 20-26 with a horrible GAA and SV% numbers. Not sure how that is an "Upwards Trajectory".

You might as well just tell me you never watched him play

 

[Bizz]

Vegas is turning into the classiest franchise in the NHL rather quickly

 

[Taylorst]

Vegas needed to dump MAF in order to take care of letiner. Chicago while they like there young goalies a veteran was in need to help split the duties and allow Lankin or Delia the opportunity to grow into the starter position.

Regarding cap space I'm guessing there using seabrooks cap once he is LTIR or possibly another traded coming with de haan moving out.

 

[sh724]

I don't think you are

scenario 1

Vegas approaches MAF - on top of your M-NTC, is there anywhere you want to be traded??

MAF - list a few teams he prefers to be traded to

Vegas - Only team that wants you is Hawks

MAF - threatens to retire instead. Sends this message to Hawks also

trade unlikely to go through

Vegas made the trade to get out of the contract. If MAF retires the contract ends. It would have made no difference to VGK if MAF retired to was traded.

So in your scenario the next step would be for VGK to say well we are trading you to Chicago it you would rather retire then file the paperwork.

 

[McDrai]

I wonder if Fleury is flipped for Jarry now

 

[kingpest19]

Yea, that's been the worst kept secret for a couple days, 3 years, around $5M.

Had seen something yesterday about that but wasn't sure if it was actually true