Fleischmann, 31, is a pending unrestricted free agent, so the Blackhawks have acquired him as a rental winger, who will likely play on their third line. The veteran winger has 10 goals and 10 assists (20 points) in 57 games this season and is expected to make his Blackhawks’ debut on Saturday.
Fleischmann had one goal, two assists and 14 shots on goal in four preseason games with the Canadiens. Fleischmann had just 27 points (8G / 19A) in 66 games between the Panthers and Ducks last year.
Fleischmann, 31, spent time with the Panthers and Ducks in 2014-15. In total, he amassed eight goals, 19 assists (27 points) in 66 games. He will look to crack a Canadiens team that is loaded with young wingers.
Fleischmann is a natural winger, but he will dress as a centre tonight in Game 3. Since being acquired by the Ducks, he has one goal and five assists (6 points) in 14 games. He will play because Nate Thompson and Chris Wagner are both battling injury.
Fleischmann will make his Ducks debut on the second line with Ryan Kesler and Jakob Silfverberg. Fleischmann comes into play tonight with 21 points (7G / 14A) in 52 games on the season.
Fleischmann’s flight to Dallas yesterday was cancelled so he will miss the morning skate and is unlikely to play tonight vs. the Stars. His next chance to make his debut would be Tuesday in Arizona.
Fleischmann has scored seven goals with 14 assists (21 points) in 52 games with the Panthers this season. Fleischmann had 56 goals and 72 assists (128 points) in 240 games under Ducks head coach Bruce Bourdreau, when they were both in Washington.
Fleischmann missed the last two games with an undisclosed injury, but will be back in the lineup tonight in Vancouver. Fleischmann will replace Vincent Trocheck.
Fleischmann was listed as doubtful, so this is not much of a surprise. Today is the second consecutive game that he has missed. He is listed as day-to-day.
Fleischmann, who missed Friday’s game with an undisclosed injury, also missed practice on Saturday and is unlikely to play on Sunday vs. the Capitals.
Fleischmann left the Panthers’ morning skate with an undisclosed injury and his status for tonight’s game is in doubt. Brandon Pirri will be in the lineup if Fleischmann is unavailable.
Fleischmann served as a healthy scratch in the Panthers loss to the Wild on Monday. He will be back in the lineup tonight vs. Carolina, with Jimmy Hayes coming out. Fleishmann has just two points (1G / 1A) in 17 games this season.
Fleischman moves back up to the top line. He scored 22 goals and 47 points in 68 games.
Fleischmann moves down to the third line as the Cats look for more offense from their third line. In his first 58 games with the team, the shifty winger scored 19 goals and 44 points.
Fleischmann moves back up to the Weiss line. In his first season with the Cats, the crafty winger has 16 goals and 35 points through 48 games. Expect him to pick back up the pace while on the top line.
Fleischmann will start tonight's game as the Panthers look to ice a balanced attack. The sniper has 13 goals and 32 points through his first 37 games with the Panthers.
Fleischmann has established himself as a true first-line player and should be owned in the shallowest of fantasy hockey leagues.
Fleischmann remains questionable for this weekend's games after taking a high hit against the Rangers. The top-line winger went under observation and by all accounts sounds optimistic. Expect an update prior to game time.
