Rumor: Marc-Andre-Fleury wants out of Vegas

[SeanMoneyHands]

What would he get?

Marc-Andre Fleury to demand trade out of Vegas!

Rumor: Marc Andre Fleury is now on the trading block.

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[Sidney the Kidney]

I shudder to think JR might want to re-acquire him.

 

[Langdon Alger]

Well, I for one am completely shocked he wants out. This came out of nowhere.

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

Well, I for one am completely shocked he wants out. This came out of nowhere.

I saw it coming. This is what happens when you have two elite number one goalies on a team chasing a cup.

It's like having two kids wanting the last ice cream cone.

 

[Langdon Alger]

I saw it coming. This is what happens when you have two elite number one goalies on a team chasing a cup.

It's like having two kids wanting the last ice cream cone.

Yeah, I was being sarcastic. After his agent sent out that tweet, I think everyone knew it was over for Fleury in Vegas.

 

[Space Coyote]

Which team would be interested in a 35 year-old 7mil backup for the next two years?

 

[Langdon Alger]

Which team would be interested in a 35 year-old 7mil backup for the next two years?

Well, some team might view him as a starter.

 

[Empoleon8771]

Which team would be interested in a 35 year-old 7mil backup for the next two years?

Probably Pittsburgh because:

1. Jarry isn't proven as an undisputed starter
2. They're trading Murray this off-season
3. JR is a dumbass that likes re-acquiring his retreads

 

[GoldenSeal]

Got cups, got hardware, paid very well, team is rocking and could steal a Cup... stay in Vegas.

 

[Srsly]

Which team would be interested in a 35 year-old 7mil backup for the next two years?

He’s still a starter on a number of teams. Down years haven’t been out of the norm for him throughout his career and given his performance with the Knights prior to this season I could see a few suitors. Teams like Edmonton, Detroit and Ottawa would see him as a definite upgrade.

 

[DesertPenguin]

Probably Pittsburgh because:

1. Jarry isn't proven as an undisputed starter
2. They're trading Murray this off-season
3. JR is a dumbass that likes re-acquiring his retreads

We can in no way shape or form afford a 7m goalie to pair with Jarry. If we could, we would be re-signing Murray right now so the two can duke it out to decide who stays and who joins the Kraken.

 

[Toby Flenderson]

Listen I would be very happy to have MAF back. He was always my favorite Penguin. If JR moves Murray over Jarry, I would welcome him back no question.

Vegas needs to take salary back though.

Something around Hornqvist and Fleury?

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

Which team would be interested in a 35 year-old 7mil backup for the next two years?

Oilers

 

[jetsforever]

Back to Pittsburgh!
Or maybe some team without a proper starter (like Calgary or Edmonton)

 

[CupInSIX]

MAF + a small add to Pittsburgh to buy out Bjugstad makes sense.

Or to Carolina to take Gardiner, retain 1.5m and flip him.

 

[DesertPenguin]

He’s still a starter on a number of teams. Down years haven’t been out of the norm for him throughout his career and given his performance with the Knights prior to this season I could see a few suitors. Teams like Edmonton, Detroit and Ottawa would see him as a definite upgrade.

I think Fleury is a great fit for a team that has kids in the system ready to play in the NHL but not ready to be the guy every night. Ottawa might be the right landing spot. Whats the cap vs real money situation look like for Fleury? If his actual money owed is lower than his cap hit, sign them up.

 

[MisterT]

Decreasing effectiveness and stats to the point whereby he has dropped below league average, plus a $7M cap hit. Good luck moving him in the flat cap world with equally cumbersome contracts being returned.

 

[Langdon Alger]

I think Fleury is a great fit for a team that has kids in the system ready to play in the NHL but not ready to be the guy every night. Ottawa might be the right landing spot. Whats the cap vs real money situation look like for Fleury? If his actual money owed is lower than his cap hit, sign them up.

It is and he has no signing bonus money, which is another plus. He does have a 10 team no trade though, so not sure he’d want to come to Ottawa.

Interesting idea though. Nilsson would have to head back the other way. Fleury for two years would be ok with me.

 

[Toby Flenderson]

MAF + a small add to Pittsburgh to buy out Bjugstad makes sense.

Pitt would need to shed more than just Bjugstad to afford MAF.

Hornqvist+Bjugstad+4th for MAF then Vegas buys out Bjugstad.

Pitt gets their old friend and some cap space. After the buyout Vegas essentially stays at the same cap but brings in Hornqvist and a 4th for MAF


Hornqvist actually fits the mold of how Vegas plays I think he’d be a good target for them.

 

[ElPrimeTime]

Was trying to think of a three way trade involving the Oilers and another team like Ottawa.

Vegas - 2022 2nd from Edmonton
Edmonton - Fleury and Nilsson
Ottawa - Koskinen

Vegas gets cap space to re-sign Lehner. Ottawa gets a goalie to split starts with Hoberg for the next two years. Edmonton gets a starter and back up, but still require to clear up some cap space.

 

[CupInSIX]

Pitt would need to shed more than just Bjugstad to afford MAF.

Hornqvist+Bjugstad+4th for MAF then Vegas buys out Bjugstad.

Pitt gets their old friend and some cap space. After the buyout Vegas essentially stays at the same cap but brings in Hornqvist and a 4th for MAF


Hornqvist actually fits the mold of how Vegas plays I think he’d be a good target for them.

No they're not interested in expensive roster players coming back. Pittsburgh can move Hornqvist out in a separate trade though.

 

[Sam Pollock]

I'm not sure if you will find any teams willing to take on a $7million contract with 2 years left. Some retention is necessary for him to be moved otherwise Vegas has to take a large contract in return.

Looking at capfriendly, his buyout would be $2,5833,33; $3,083,333; $2,083,333; $2,083,333 over four years. I'm not sure if Vegas would want to go that route.

As for value in a flat cap world, it would be depending on how much retention there is, but it would most likely a conditional pick that can slide up or down in 2021 or 2022.

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

MAF would be a waste back the Pens. Jary would likely out perform him at a fraction of the cost and it's not like the Pens are still in winning mode, their window has closed. MAF will go to a team who wants a proven winner for a cup run - Edmonton.

 

[Empoleon8771]

We can in no way shape or form afford a 7m goalie to pair with Jarry. If we could, we would be re-signing Murray right now so the two can duke it out to decide who stays and who joins the Kraken.

It would probably be a 3-way deal where someone like Ottawa eats a bunch of cap for some assets.

I'm pretty sure Fleury has borderline no value right now, though.

 

[Empoleon8771]

MAF would be a waste back the Pens. Jary would likely out perform him at a fraction of the cost and it's not like the Pens are still in winning mode, their window has closed. MAF will go to a team who wants a proven winner for a cup run - Edmonton.

Lol on what planet is the Penguins window closed but the Oilers window still open?

The Oilers are a garbage fire outside of McDavid and Draisaitl.