Frequently Asked Questions
Who did the Chicago Blackhawks trade Marc-Andre Fleury to?
The Chicago Blackhawks traded Marc-Andre Fleury to the Minnesota Wild just a couple of hours before the trade deadline. The Blackhawks are also retaining 50% of Fleury's salary in the deal.
What did the Blackhawks get back in the Marc-Andre Fleury trade?
The Blackhawks received a draft pick in return for Fleury. It becomes a first-round pick if the Wild make the Western Conference Finals and Fleury wins four or more games in the first two rounds — otherwise it's a second-round pick.
How did Marc-Andre Fleury perform for the Blackhawks before being traded?
Fleury started 45 games for Chicago, posting a 19-21-5 record with a .908 save percentage, a 2.95 GAA, and four shutouts. It was a decent season for the veteran goalie despite the Blackhawks being in a rebuild.
What did the Blackhawks get for Brandon Hagel before the Fleury trade?
The Blackhawks traded Brandon Hagel to the Tampa Bay Lightning for two first-round picks, Taylor Raddysh, and Boris Katchouk. Raddysh quickly made an impact, recording two points in his first two games with Chicago.
Which other players were the Blackhawks looking to trade before the deadline after dealing Fleury?
After moving Fleury, the Blackhawks were looking to potentially trade Calvin De Haan, Ryan Carpenter, Dominik Kubalik, Dylan Strome, and Kevin Lankinen before the noon PST deadline. GM Kyle Davidson was focused on acquiring more draft capital and young prospects to fuel the rebuild.