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Fleury Is Suspended

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Theo Fleury, the Chicago Blackhawks’ main off-season acquisition, was suspended indefinitely by the NHL on Tuesday for violating his substance-abuse aftercare program.

Fleury, 34, has struggled with substance-abuse and anger-management problems in recent seasons.

He signed a two-year, $8.5-million contract with the Blackhawks on Aug. 15, after three turbulent years with the New York Rangers.

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Fleury said he did not attend two practices last week because his father had surgery to remove a tumor.

Chicago General Manager Mike Smith said Fleury would not be fined.

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