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

[Sentinel]

makes no sense... When was the last time a Vezina trophy winner was traded right after winning it?

Mike Vernon was dealt immediately after winning the Conn Smythe.

 

[powerstuck]

Are you really that gullible to believe that ? Flurry and his agent were fully aware of the teams and conversations taking place , remember he had a mntc which meant he needed to sign off on any trade deal.

If you believe in any other ridiculous narrative mentioned you're truly easy to pull the wool over .

You seem to know alot how his surprising trade happened but you are not able to spell the player’s name correctly.

 

[wetcoast]

Blackhawks pushing their chips in. It either works out or digs them deeper.

I like alot of what the Hawks have done but this is stupid even if MAF works out.

 

[Slimmy]

Huh? It was obviously leaked from one of the two organizations, and if it was Vegas, a lot of shade is on them

If it was leaked by someone unbeknowns to the organization, then no.

 

[ItWasJustified]

If it was leaked by someone unbeknowns to the organization, then no.

How is that suppose to happen?

 

[Slimmy]

How is that suppose to happen?

Can't blame the whole organization for a single individual leaking info, if that is what happened. Sure, org looks bad for the leak. But often hard to keep a lid on these things.

 

[BHD]

Wait… he might not report?

 

[kingpest19]

Are you really that gullible to believe that ? Flurry and his agent were fully aware of the teams and conversations taking place , remember he had a mntc which meant he needed to sign off on any trade deal.

If you believe in any other ridiculous narrative mentioned you're truly easy to pull the wool over .

Actually he didn't have to sign off on the deal because Chicago wasn't on his 10 team no trade list.

 

[powerstuck]

Can't blame the whole organization for a single individual leaking info, if that is what happened. Sure, org looks bad for the leak. But often hard to keep a lid on these things.

That's why as soon as the trade is concluded the organisation calls the player to inform them. Surely that must be faster and more professional than waiting for free agency to open to do so.

 

[Taylorst]

Actually he didn't have to sign off on the deal because Chicago wasn't on his 10 team no trade list.

MAF at this point fully understood his contractual obligations and opened the door on his mntc , Chicago was a team he agreed to by not listing them as a no trade to. Many speculated he would be gone last summer with lehner going to Vegas.

He is acting like a child boo hoo he found out on Twitter, he and his agent were fully aware of the teams involved, conversations. As well as each teams and market goalie and cap situation. He makes 7 million dollars a year playing a sport he obviously loves. Sure he loves vegas but it's also a business and just like players have certain protections so do teams , vegas isn't looking to satisfy MAF needs , it's a financial situation and chicago unlike Pittsburgh offered vegas a better deal. Pittsburgh was and is a pipe dream fantasy cooked up by hacks online gaslighting everyone into believing Pittsburgh could actually make the deal happen. Vegas needed cap relief by moving out the full contract. Pittsburgh doesn't have a extra 7 million in open cap space just for MAF , even to try and move players takes time and still leaves Pittsburgh in need of cap space and quality p.ayers to fill those holes created.


It's time for MAF to put up or shut up and retire .

 

[varano]

He might as well play. Its alot of money. Worst case donate the year to charity if you dont need the money.

 

[TrufleShufle]

He might as well play. Its alot of money. Worst case donate the year to charity if you dont need the money.

He is north of 70 million earned. I would imagine he is just happy here he is geographically and is past the point in his career where he wants to uproot everything again. If he doesn't need to money, more reason to just stay put.

 

[varano]

He is north of 70 million earned. I would imagine he is just happy here he is geographically and is past the point in his career where he wants to uproot everything again. If he doesn't need to money, more reason to just stay put.

If that was the case, why accept the trade?

 

[TrufleShufle]

If that was the case, why accept the trade?

He didn't....

 

[Brazen331]

Who said anything about slaves ? These Multimillionaires whine about poor me. You're making millions of dollars a year playing a sport you love and in the end its each player who agrees to his contract and terms by signing it. He has been around long enough to understand its a business, plus he waived his mntc which he fully understood last year his time with vegas was nearing a end for many reasons.

Cry me a river he has to fulfill his final year of his contract with a team that has made every effort to win and welcome him with open arms and it was he who produced a list of teams he was willing to go to, The team kept him and his agent fully informed of the situation and conversations and teams involved, boo ho he isn't going back to Pittsburgh that's business. Act like a professional athlete and honor your contract or retire but his agent and himself look like whiny ungrateful children.

Nobody needs to see his inappropriate behavior and remarks made public show some class and dignity.

These players act like life is so hard please , each team especially the Hawks and its players do a tremendous job in making sure whatever a new addition needs its as seemingly easy and smooth.
I can assure you stan will treat him with respect and allow him any space needed but stan won't be bullied into a corner or deal with unnecessary drama.

The balls in MAF court play or retire but be a man and show some class and urgency to the organization that traded for you.

Exactly. He is going to a major city, an Original 6 team with a great fan base, a team that is bringing in talent like Jones and Johnson to make a run at the Cup, and they want to pay him 6 million dollars to boot.

Yet everyone just wants to feel sorry for MAF and get in on the pity party. What about the Blackhawks and their fans?

 

[TrufleShufle]

Exactly. He is going to a major city, an Original 6 team with a great fan base, a team that is bringing in talent like Jones and Johnson to make a run at the Cup, and they want to pay him 6 million dollars to boot.

Yet everyone just wants to feel sorry for MAF and get in on the pity party. What about the Blackhawks and their fans?

With what the Blackhawks org is going through right now, it's tough to feel bad for them. Sure, sucks for the fans. But it's hard to separate.

 

[PAZ]

He might as well play. Its alot of money. Worst case donate the year to charity if you dont need the money.

You do realize there's more to life than hockey and money, right? He has a family - he's a competitor but he may prioritize his family first and hockey second.

 

[Super Hans]

Yet everyone just wants to feel sorry for MAF and get in on the pity party. What about the Blackhawks and their fans?

Talk about unwarranted pity parties.

 

[varano]

You do realize there's more to life than hockey and money, right? He has a family - he's a competitor but he may prioritize his family first and hockey second.

Well I take time away from my family to raise money who for those who aren't as fortunate as us. So yeah..... It doesn't have to be about hockey...it could be about his salary going towards a local hospital. But of course you do realize that right?

 

[HanSolo]

Exactly. He is going to a major city, an Original 6 team with a great fan base, a team that is bringing in talent like Jones and Johnson to make a run at the Cup, and they want to pay him 6 million dollars to boot.

Yet everyone just wants to feel sorry for MAF and get in on the pity party. What about the Blackhawks and their fans?

Excuse me if my tear ducts are dry for a team and fanbase with 3 cups in the salary cap era.

 

[Ementy]

With what the Blackhawks org is going through right now, it's tough to feel bad for them. Sure, sucks for the fans. But it's hard to separate.

Hot take here, but could it be the city is actual warzone and not a great place to bring your family?

 

[23Monahan]

If that was the case, why accept the trade?

MAF found out about the trade on twitter, and you somehow think he accepted this trade?

 

[Captain97]

If that was the case, why accept the trade?

He didn't Even know he was traded until he found out on Twitter.

No only did he not accept it but Vegas didn't vmeven tell him.

 

[TrufleShufle]

Hot take here, but could it be the city is actual warzone and not a great place to bring your family?

Whether that's true or not, I'm not joining in here, this is where conversations go to die.

 

[kingpest19]

MAF at this point fully understood his contractual obligations and opened the door on his mntc , Chicago was a team he agreed to by not listing them as a no trade to. Many speculated he would be gone last summer with lehner going to Vegas.

He is acting like a child boo hoo he found out on Twitter, he and his agent were fully aware of the teams involved, conversations. As well as each teams and market goalie and cap situation. He makes 7 million dollars a year playing a sport he obviously loves. Sure he loves vegas but it's also a business and just like players have certain protections so do teams , vegas isn't looking to satisfy MAF needs , it's a financial situation and chicago unlike Pittsburgh offered vegas a better deal. Pittsburgh was and is a pipe dream fantasy cooked up by hacks online gaslighting everyone into believing Pittsburgh could actually make the deal happen. Vegas needed cap relief by moving out the full contract. Pittsburgh doesn't have a extra 7 million in open cap space just for MAF , even to try and move players takes time and still leaves Pittsburgh in need of cap space and quality p.ayers to fill those holes created.


It's time for MAF to put up or shut up and retire .

You're right that he knew his contractual obligations. Doesn't change the fact the team should have shown him a little more respect for what's he brought to that franchise and said hey here's what going on.