Fleury Reportedly Waived
Theo Fleury, the Chicago Blackhawks’ troubled right wing who has battled alcohol abuse, was put on waivers Saturday, according to several reports.
Fleury said he had read about the move Saturday but had not been told by the Blackhawks.
“I’ve been around the block and this could be true or it could not be true. I have no idea how these things work; I have never been put on waivers,” Fleury said.
Fleury signed a two-year, $8.5-million contract with the Blackhawks on Aug. 15 as a free agent but was suspended two days before the regular season started after reporting his own aftercare violation.
Chicago has lost nine in a row and 12 of 13.
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The Colorado Avalanche acquired defenseman Bryan Marchment from the San Jose Sharks for third- and fifth-round picks in this summer’s draft.... The Florida Panthers traded defenseman Brad Ference to the Phoenix Coyotes for left wing Darcy Hordichuk and a 2003 second-round draft pick.
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