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Social media erupts as Chicago Blackhawks misspell Marc-Andre Fleury’s name on new jersey

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Social media erupts as Chicago Blackhawks misspell Marc-Andre Fleury’s name on new jersey

The trade that sent Marc-Andre Fleury from the Vegas Golden Knights to the moribund Chicago Blackhawks late last month has left much of the NHL world unsettled.

Fresh off a Vezina Trophy-winning season — the first of his already decorated career — the three-time Stanley Cup champion with the Penguins was unceremoniously dumped to a team that finished sixth in the Central Division.

Many have felt the charismatic fan favorite deserved better and even speculated that he might demand another trade to a contender or retire.

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He hasn’t thus far, instead indicating that he will report for duty. The team, however, isn’t doing itself any favors in giving Fleury’s many fans confidence about the arrangement. When the Blackhawks unveiled his jersey alongside those of other offseason acquisitions Thursday, they misspelled his name.

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That’s right. They made a jersey that says “Fluery” instead of “Fleury.” And predictably, it prompted a viral response.

The tweet has since been deleted, ostensibly so the equipment staff can correct the gaffe before the Oct. 13 season opener.

The Penguins will see their former teammate just a few days later, when they welcome him back to Pittsburgh for a 7 p.m. faceoff at PPG Paints Arena.

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Adam Bittner: abittner@post-gazette.com and Twitter @fugimaster24.

First Published: August 19, 2021, 5:44 p.m.
Updated: August 20, 2021, 10:39 a.m.

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