There has always been the idea that Fleury returns to the Pittsburgh Penguins, now it seems more possible than ever, 2023 The Hockey News, Roustan Media Ltd, Early Expectations for Next Year's Pittsburgh Penguins, Subscribe to Inside the Penguins on YouTube. If Fleury retires, the situation changes. In Pittsburgh, discussing Marc-Andre Fleury will never go away. It was a special night in Vegas as Marc-Andre Fleury returned and beat the Golden Knights to cheers from the Vegas fans. Former Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford was at the forefront of those talks during the offseason. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). (Its not.). In his very, very small sample size with the Golden Knights, Lehner has gone 3-0-0 with a .940% save percentage. Could Marc-Andre Fleury and the Penguins reunite? According to Sportsnets Elliotte Friedman, Fleury has informed the Blackhawks that he indeed will play this coming season. Elliotte Friedman of Hockey Night in Canada stopped by Pat McAfees show to talk some hockey. After beginning his career with the Pittsburgh Penguins, is there a chance Marc-Andre Fleury could finish his career with the franchise? Now Fleury is entering the final year of his current contract and is doing so coming off the heels of a trade to the Chicago Blackhawks that, by all accounts, he wasn't a very big fan of. Also, the Knights are 8-1-1 atop a very tight Western Conference. The RBI became an official stat in 1920. But how much do Hextall and president of hockey ops Brian Burke value him? It would be a complete shame if the reigning Vezina Trophy winner hung up his skates a month later. Marc-Andre Fleury will soon be returning to Pittsburgh. Marc-Andre Fleury on his desire to come back to the Blackhawks for at least one more season: "I wish we were winning more, I wish we were higher in the playoff race, definitely, but I love my teammates and the fans have been good, people around town have been good to me." pic.twitter.com/KMuZeDkRKC 2023 Trib Total Media | All Rights Reserved. Theres a chance [Marc-Andre] Fleury is coming back to Pittsburgh, Friedman said. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. But his unhappiness is definite. Penguins acquire Mikael Granlund from Nashville Predators, Second round pick heading back to Nashville, Pens sign defender Isaac Belliveau to entry level contract, The 2021 fifth round pick will turn pro full-time in 2023-24, Brock McGinn, Mark Friedman both clear waivers. Obviously, Marc-Andr Fleury will get the Pittsburgh game tomorrow. Who will start in the playoffsRobin Lehner or Marc-Andre Fleury? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Ok, not those Beatles as we dont need to hear anyone sing, but the ones who grew up as Penguins together and won three Stanley Cups. Chicagos offer wasnt a factor. #JagrWatch lasted several weeks. Analysis: New Penguins forward Mikael Granlund isn't a rental. I think its possible, Friedman said. The youth surge continues with the Pirates. Honestly, I dont know. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). The 2003-04 Penguins lost 18 in a row, and the 2005-06 Pens lost 17 of 18 during . Mark Madden: Jakob Chychrun would help Penguins reach the playoffs, but does that move make sense? But Vegas owner Bill Foley vetoed that deal because of Fleurys value to the franchise since its inception in 2017. in the Steel City pic.twitter.com/XfzvD9dv3q Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) October 16, 2021 While there are decent goalie prospects in the Penguins system, they are not ready for the jump to the NHL, even as a backup. Hes not as athletic as Fleury. It has been years since star goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury last suited up as a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins, but for a variety of reasons that team's fan base has never had their love of their now former goaltender fade away in the least. Fleury still has the skill and stamina to perform as a starter in the NHL despite his advanced age, but Jarry is the Penguins top goalie. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports. Fleury opens up about returning to Vegas originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago. #FleuryWatch is in its fifth year. The namesake does carry some weight to a negotiation table, however; Fleury is third all time in wins with 520 and has the potential to make a jump on that list. ", "Im not sure what I want to do at all. The goalie market has never been hotter, so even if the Penguins have to complete two deals, Jarry could head to another team in need. He was the backbone of the team that went to the Stanley Cup. I dont know if being there after not playing for the team for so long I really dont know.". Marc-Andre will be taking time to discuss his situation with his family and seriously evaluate his hockey future at this time. Allan Walsh (@walsha) July 27, 2021. It's not an indication of trade talks. All tweets could be reposted. Fleurys reluctance to play for Washington isnt new news. It's become almost inevitable, and now it seems more. Fleury on a return to Pittsburgh one day. If that matters at all to the franchise anymore. Minor league report: Penguins lose 3rd consecutive game. Fleury exits Pittsburgh holding the franchise record for . Via Vegas Hockey Now, TSNs Bob McKenzie said on NBCSN Wednesday that the Penguins have tried very hard since the offseason to reacquire their former three-time Stanley Cup-winning goalie. No . Share this: PITTSBURGH It was quite a scene in Pittsburgh on Tuesday night when Marc-Andre Fleury, one of the most beloved players in Penguins history, made his return to the city for the . You never know, but its a very good impression here so far.. Ever since Fleury was taken by the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2017 Expansion Draft, there has been talk about a return to Pittsburgh. Murray stepped in when Fleury went down on the . Obviously, some of that time is going to be us in Montreal. Vegas just wanted to clear cap space. Fleury shined in his first game back on Dec. 10. Since he departed, its been exactly the opposite: The locker room too often needs to lift the goalies spirits. So it sounds like he got on the phone at some point during the three-week stretch of holding down the fort, and he decided to swing from his heels and attempt to hit a five-run home run on the first pitch he sees with no one on base. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Fleury may be a future Hall of Famer, but he's never been traded during a season before, was leaving his family behind, and Talbot felt for him, saying, "I was traded midseason before. 1 goalie if returning to Pittsburgh, so long as the Penguins would grant a contractual clause that would allow him to end his career . Look, I understand the concept of Rutherford fishing to see if he could bring back Fleury in the offseason. It's going to be an interesting offseason in Pittsburgh to say the very least. After being picked up by the Las Vegas Golden Knights in the expansion draft, Fleury and his wife Veronique LaRosewere fully expecting that he would play out the remainder of his career with that organization but that all changed when the Golden Knights made the now infamous trade. PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Former Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury won the 2020-21 Vezina Trophy. Of course, with McAfees Western Pennsylvania roots, there was plenty of Penguins discussion. 1 pick in the 2003 NHL draft, spent 13 seasons in Pittsburgh and set team records for games and minutes played, wins and shutouts. Well, take a stroll over to Las Vegas and it looks like the Golden Knights have a bit of a goalie controversy on their hands as well. Mark Madden: Penguins' mangled defense needs a shakeup, but can management pull it off? According to many sources (including Pittsburgh Hockey Now and Dans Les Coulisses in Montreal), Penguins players have gotten in touch with the goaltender to see how Flower feels about potentially putting on a black and gold jersey again. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. I think it's possible," Friedman said. From his Stanley Cup performances where some of his saves leave fans scratching their heads to his bubbly personality that can take over a room and brings nothing but joy. He is also the co-host of the Tip of the Ice-Burgh Podcast talking all things Penguins. Its another salary-cap dump triggered by the NHLs flat cap. Its Jarrys net and not even a future Hall of Famer should take it from him. Tristan Jarry would likely be the piece being moved to Chicago in any deal for Fleury. Rutherford is a two-time Stanley Cup-winning general manager. Keep in mind, too, that the 2020-2021 season will see the NHL have a flat cap, there will be no increase in cap space for any team from last seasons upper limit of $81.5 million.Several tough decisions await many clubs as they look to lock up talent on expiring contracts. Ask any of his teammates or anyone in general who has crossed paths with him and they will all say the same thing an amazing goalie and an even better person. Feb 11, 2022. But he wouldnt be traded to the Capitals because he was like I might want to go back to Pittsburgh.. The chemistry and bond the likes of Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang, Evgeni Malkin, and Fleury have is what friendships are made of. The hockey world is not simple. A return to Pittsburgh would be a perfect storybook ending for Fleury, even if he's willing to play backup. Especially because of the bridges he burned on the way out of town after the 2018 season. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Nick is a reporter for Inside the Penguins. This was the coach overruling the owner. Try to poke-check holes in Fleury's legacy. It's become almost inevitable, and now it seems more possible than ever. The biggest question for the Vegas Golden Knights this offseason is going to be how they handle their suddenly complex goaltending situation.. Marc-Andre Fleury, the face of the franchise, remains . Vegas is not under the pressure that perhaps they may have felt a few months ago to move on. This comes after previous chatter of Fleury considering retirement following his being traded from Vegas to Chicago last week. All tweets could be reposted. We anticipate them both being back. A couple of other items, though. However, he would most likely be a backup to Tristan Jarry in Pittsburgh as well. "Last year, Washington wanted Fleury really bad.. This prompted many pundits to wonder if Fleury would get moved or even ask for a trade. Hes an interim general manager. Young upstart Matt Murray had just captured his second Stanley Cup in as many years. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. Afterward, he threw his . We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Then again, the Golden Knights can argue that Lehner should start over Marc-Andre Fleury in Game 4 for more . But lets get beyond all this bothersome pragmatism. M. So when word leaked on social media that he was traded from the Vegas Golden Knights to the Chicago . And he wouldnt be traded to the Capitals. Enter the Pittsburgh Penguins who drafted Fleury with the No. Now, to what end? Rumor: Marc-Andre Fleury heading back to Pittsburgh Shug McSween. Of trade talks Pittsburgh ( KDKA ) -- former Pittsburgh Penguins, is there a chance Fleury... 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