NHL Trade Rumors: Marc-André Fleury Not Expected to Be Dealt by Wild at 2024 Deadline

There will not be a goaltending change in Minnesota this winter.

The Minnesota Wild have no plans to trade veteran netminder Marc-André Fleury ahead of the NHL's March 8 deadline, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman. Minnesota is "happy to keep" Fleury, Friedman added.

Fleury, who has a full no-movement clause, would have had to approve a trade to depart Minnesota at the deadline.

It's no surprise Fleury will be finishing out the year with the Wild. He told Sarah McLellan of the Star Tribune that he wanted to remain in Minnesota and help the team with its push for the playoffs.

"This is our team, my team," Fleury said. "I love the boys here. I take pride in trying to win, battle with these guys every night. We've gone through some tough times, but trying to make it out of it, try and make playoffs, I love the challenge it brings.

"I wouldn't want to go anywhere else."

Fleury, a three-time Stanley Cup champion, is well past his prime, but he's still playing somewhat well this season. He has posted a 12-10-3 record with a 2.92 goals-against average and .899 save percentage in 28 games (24 starts).

Fleury remaining on the roster will be valuable for Minnesota down the stretch. The Wild sit sixth in the Central Division with a 28-25-6 record and remain in contention for a wild card spot.

Fleury being made unavailable could change the landscape of this year's deadline when it comes to goaltending as he had been one of the top potential trade candidates this winter due to his expiring contract.

Teams in need of goaltending could potentially shift their focus to Calgary Flames netminder Jacob Markstrom, Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros and Jake Allen of the Montreal Canadiens.

Other potential trade candidates include Elvis Merzlikins of the Columbus Blue Jackets, James Reimer of the Detroit Red Wings and Kaapo Kahkonen of the San Jose Sharks.