The Chicago Blackhawks seem destined to offload star goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury at the trade deadline this season, and they should receive a ton of interest in the veteran.
Despite that, with the deadline inching closer, teams with Stanley Cup Finals aspirations may just be willing to pull the trigger and meet the Blackhawks’ demands for the star goalie.
The struggles for the Oilers stem from the defense, however, which is why adding a top-tier goaltender such as Fleury would be such a big move for the team.
If the Oilers think they have a shot at the Cup this season, upgrading at goalie would be a huge move.
With the likes of Cale Makar and Devon Toews leading the charge defensively, the Avalanche have conceded 170 goals, far more than the elite defensive teams such as the Carolina Hurricanes .
The team shouldn’t have any trouble running away with the Central Division, which could give them some cushion to allow Fleury to get comfortable with his new team, should they make a move for him.
Despite a shutout win over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday, the Maple Leafs have surrendered a total of 14 goals in their prior three matches, all of which came against weaker teams, including the Kraken, Sabres, and Coyotes.
So, why not demote him in favor of the previous winner of that award, and a three-time NHL champion? The fit is clear to see, and recent results further suggest that Campbell isn’t the goalie to lead this team to a championship.
