The Chicago Blackhawks traded goaltender Marc-André Fleury to the Minnesota Wild on Monday for a conditional first-round pick.
The Hawks will receive a second-round pick that could become a first-rounder if the Wild reach the Western Conference finals and Fleury is credited with four or more wins in the first two rounds. If neither happens, the Wild would transfer their second-round pick in the 2022 draft.
“This trade immediately puts us in a better position at the 2022 NHL entry draft, giving us a pick that will land early in the draft,” Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson said in a statement. “In a short time with the Blackhawks, Marc-André made quite an impression on our fanbase and in our locker room. We appreciate his willingness to work with us on finding a deal that worked for everyone.”
