Revealing the Details of a Major Failed Trade Between the Leafs and the Hawks
The Maple Leafs and the Blackhawks had supposedly reached a deal in 2022 that would have changed both of their franchises considerably.
This is what was supposed to happen:
Unfortunately, it didn't work out.
The trade was approved by both General Managers, but something or someone got in the way.
Did Shanahan Block the Trade?
As we reported earlier, there's a possibility that Brendan Shanahan prevented the trade from happening.
For more details, see: Brendan Shanahan Blocked a Trade That Could Have Changed the Maple Leafs Forever.
If Fleury had joined the Leafs in 2022, their playoff run could have ended completely differently. Do you think they would have reached the second round?
As seen on Habs Fanatics - A major trade between the Leafs and the Hawks was cancelled at the last second and we have the details
POLL |
Do you think the Leafs would've reached the second round in 2022 with Fleury in the net? |
Yes | 127 | 40.4 % |
No | 187 | 59.6 % |
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