Marc-Andr Fleury (born November 28, 1984) is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League (NHL). It's become almost inevitable, and now it seems more possible than ever. The team won't be able to afford everyone and if Fleury wants to return to where it all began, he's going to need to take a major discount from his $7 million salary this season. Ever since coming over in a surprise trade from the Blackhawks on February 24, the rumors have run rampant that Lehner would soon supplant Fleury as the starter. Sometimes the greatest hockey trade is the one you don't make. This comes after previous chatter of Fleury considering retirement following his being traded from Vegas to Chicago last week. The veteran netminder has been done wrong by the Golden Knights and its time for the Penguins to step in and bring home the Flower. Murray is still a restricted free agent, meaning the Penguins control his rights, but Murray can test the open market and the Pens can match any offer an opposing team gives him. 2023 Attraction Web S.E.C. 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. Were it, Vegas management would reward Fleury . While a lot of the interest out of Chicago is on Blackhawks legends Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews, and rightly so, the team has been recei NHLTradeRumors.Me is an independent news source and has no affiliation with National Hockey League (NHL), NHL.com, or any team(s). He could choose to not report to the Blackhawks and refuse to play for them. At least $1.5 million will go to winger Zach Aston-Reese, a restricted free agent who got a qualifying offer from the Penguins. After the trade had surfaced, some chatter began about Fleurys future and if he was even going to show up in Chicago. Gustavsson had saved about 9.3 goals above expected in 20 games played. Minor league report: Penguins lose 3rd consecutive game. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. What craziness might Wednesday bring as we get closer to the trade deadline? Of course, with McAfees Western Pennsylvania roots, there was plenty of Penguins discussion. Marc-Andre Fleury is one of the nicest guys in the entire NHL. The Penguins could use Fleury at the moment as starting netminder Tristan Jarry recently went down with a lower-body injury that appears to be keeping him out of action for a least a few weeks. A couple of other items, though. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Here's something to bounce off a goalpost: Fleury should never have left the Penguins. Analysis: New Penguins forward Mikael Granlund isn't a rental. That would align with Sidney Crosbys remaining deal. You have to admit a Fleury-Penguins reunion sounds almost too good to be true, especially with the Pens lack of cap space to get him back on board. As you would expect that very same Fleury-adoring fan base in Pittsburgh is now eagerly awaiting the conclusion of this season and wondering if Fleury could potentially make his return to their favorite NHL franchise. The guys discussed if Fleury's return to Pittsburgh would lead him to the starting role. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. arc-Andre Fleury is a three-time Stanley Cup champion, the third-winningest goaltender of all time and a future first-ballot Hall of Famer. Thats yet another discussion. 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. He is also the co-host of the Tip of the Ice-Burgh Podcast talking all things Penguins. 2023 Attraction Web S.E.C. The celebrated core should still be four - Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang, and Fleury. Fleury has been fantastic. At least thats how coach Mike Tomlin put it on The Pivot podcast with former Steeler Ryan Clark. Penguins acquire Mikael Granlund from Nashville Predators, Rating the Penguins competition for a Wild Card spot. His former teammates might keep on calling, we doubt Flower will return to Pittsburgh. I am all about that. 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 . What money wouldve had to be moved out the door to make that happen? All picks and predictions are suggestions only. The guys also talked about what the fan reaction would be and how it could impact Sidney Crosby in a positive way. Minor league report: Penguins lose 3rd consecutive game. But he wouldnt be traded to the Capitals because he was like I might want to go back to Pittsburgh.. Whereas Fleury has a record of 27-16-5 with a .905%, a respectable stat line in his own right, though he slumped with a just a 15-10-3 record and a .892 save% in his last 28 games that helped reinforced the need for Vegas to acquire a goalie like Lehner in the first place. Regarding Kris Letangs contract talks, Friedman said he and the team are about $1.25 million apart per year., As far as Evgeni Malkins pending free agency, Friedman said the team and Malkins agents may be able to come in line on a three-year term for a new contract. They traded for him because they legitimately want him in the fold. Marc-Andre Fleury knew this day was coming, though the winningest goaltender in Pittsburgh Penguins history did his best to push the idea of his inevitable departure to the back of his mind. There's been lots made of the fact Pittsburgh didn't do anything to acquire goaltender depth at the trade deadline after Jarry wasn't able to get the job done in the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season. The Penguins were reportedly linked to a few trade candidates on Tuesday. Fleury coming back to Pittsburgh never seemed all that likely, given the Penguins tight salary cap and the number of moving parts it would've taken to bring Fleury back, but now with it being. 2023 Trib Total Media | All Rights Reserved. Marc-Andre will be taking time to discuss his situation with his family and seriously evaluate his hockey future at this time. Gambling problem? There are so many great people in Pittsburgh. Lehner took over as the teams starter during the postseason, which was tainted by Fleurys agent, Allan Walsh, who tweeted a picture of a sword inscribed with head coach Peter DeBoers name stabbing his client through the back. The veteran netminder has been linked to a return to the. 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Fleury lost 5-4, allowing five straight goals after the Golden Knights had taken a 2-0 lead, more than he had in all but one game this season. The Penguins have $7.4 million in cap space. The Penguins found themselves dragged back into the. Then again, I thought Fleury winning the Vezina precluded Vegas trading him. Will the Penguins yet get Fleury? Its always felt like he would eventually return and after a failed attempt by ex-general manager Jim Rutherford, its time for Ron Hextall and Brian Burke to make it happen. All emails are subject to publication unless specified otherwise. Pittsburghs ability to pay Fleury enough to return and the presence of Tristan Jarry may make such a reunion impossible, though. Its Jarrys net and not even a future Hall of Famer should take it from him. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports. Gronkowski retired prior to the 2019 season. If he wants to come back to Pittsburgh to put a bow on his career, hell have that opportunity to do so if he wants it. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. That would reduce their salary cap hit to $2.583 million next season and $3.083 million in 2021-22, according to . Shane Seney Sunday, April 17, 2022 Minnesota Wild , Pittsburgh Penguins. We anticipate them both being back. They need him back, especially if they legit think the championship window is still open. There is even some speculation Fleury could retire. At least hed have a standout line on his resume for his next general manager interview. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. Not 'til Fleury comes back to the Penguins, and probably not even then. GM Ron Hextall theoretically could have traded for Fleury now and fixed the cap later. In 2013, he was replaced in the playoffs by Tomas Vokoun after going 23-8 in the. But the money wasnt close.. The Hawks may not have much leverage in trade talks with the Penguins at that point, but considering they got Fleury for a fringe minor leaguer, they may still be able to get an asset to contribute to their present and future plans. in the Steel City pic.twitter.com/XfzvD9dv3q Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) October 16, 2021 Its absurd. Mark Madden: Jakob Chychrun would help Penguins reach the playoffs, but does that move make sense? I might even be a bigger fan of Allvin now than I am of Fleury. I dont know if being there after not playing for the team for so long I really dont know.". Fleury, 33, was drafted by the Penguins. Marc-Andr Fleury made another return to Pittsburgh last night. Was there anything bogging down talks on Pittsburghs end? Considering his production, age, and contract, you cant blame the Golden Knights for moving in this direction. Peter DeBoer got hired to coach Vegas in January 2020. After the Penguins' morning skate, Letang said . Marc-Andre Fleury could come home to Pittsburgh and act as the mentor to Jarry in the final few seasons of his professional career. Elliotte Friedman had another interesting comment today - he thinks Marc-Andre Fleury could be coming back to Pittsburgh. Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month. Rutherford is a two-time Stanley Cup-winning general manager. Fleury, along with everyone else in the organization, knew the writing was on the wall and the Flowers time in the black-and-gold was coming to an end. I really like it here. Despite not having played for the Penguins since their Stanley Cup victory in 2017, Fleury still feels a great sense of pride and allegiance to Pittsburgh. Or how much of the salary were the Pens expecting Vegas to eat? The Penguins, meaning Rutherford, really wanted to get Fleury back in 2020. The Blackhawks currently only have $2.4 million in cap space and they still have a few outstanding free agents to lock up. Sure, there would be a certain level of risk involved here for Hextall and Burke, but its worth it. Wrapping up a three-year, $7 million deal, Fleury is likely looking for his final contract before hanging up the pads and calling it a career. Penguins acquire forward Mikael Granlund from Predators, Penguins trade forward Teddy Blueger to Golden Knights, Penguins sign defensive prospect Isaac Belliveau, Western Pennsylvania's trusted news source. But the inference that an eventual return to Pittsburgh played a role in his thought process at the time might be. He was available. The Blackhawks are hoping to convince him to come to Chicago to play with Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews and a revamped roster hoping to make some noise in the Western Conference next year. You can contact Tim at tbenz@triblive.com or via Twitter. Vegas unexpectedly traded Fleury to Chicago for a 23-year-old non-prospect who played as many ECHL games last year as he did American Hockey League games. #JagrWatch lasted several weeks. So Allvin calls Vegas back again after Rutherford couldnt close the deal during the offseason and ostensibly says to Golden Knights GM Kelly McCrimmon, I got one shot to make this happen. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Emphasis on interim. He had the job for, what, 15 minutes? Before a 1-0 loss to the Anaheim Ducks Thursday, he had won his first five decisions with a 1.80 goals against average and a 0.92 save percentage. Washington wanted Fleury really bad, Friedman said. And as far as returning to play in Pittsburgh once more, forget it. Fleury spent over a decade with the Penguins and left one of the best legacies of any player to put on the jersey. Fleury also has a long track record of playoff success dating back to his time with the Pittsburgh Penguins, where he won three Stanley Cups. Marc-Andre Fleury might have been clear when he stated on Thursday that he's hoping to stay with the Vegas Golden Knights in the near future, it might not put an end to the speculation that a return to the Pittsburgh Penguins could be in the cards. The Vegas Golden Knights could very well buyout the remaining years of Fleurys contract after this season, leaving Robin Lehner as the goalie of the future in Vegas and Fleury without a team Matt Murrays status as the starting goaltender in Pittsburgh has come into question this season with the sudden emergence of All-Star Tristan Jarry. The Golden Knights have passed on multiple occasions. On that night, longtime Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury was selected by the Vegas Golden Knights in the Expansion Draft. Wednesdays First Call has contract updates on a few big-name Pittsburgh Penguins. In their opening round loss to the New York Rangers, the Pittsburgh Penguins utilized three goalies; Casey DeSmith left during Game 1 with an injury, Louis Domingue iced a bulk majority of the series, and Tristan Jarry played the Game 7 loss. 1 pick and where he enjoyed so much success before he was left unprotected in the expansion draft. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Photo credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports. Plus, how would the Pens be able to absorb the remainder of Fleurys $7 million salary cap hit this year and the whole chunk in 2022? "I dont know, Rob. Hes a Hall of Famer looking to bring back a three-time Cup champion, who he had no choice but to trade after 2017. It's going to be an interesting offseason in Pittsburgh to say the very least. I kick around all those subplots with Pittsburgh native and Puck Off Podcast host Joe Bartnick during Fridays Breakfast With Benz podcast. How much: Rutherford admits he broke an unwritten rule among GM's to contact Vegas manager Kelly McCrimmon during the. Fleury is in the final year of a $7 million deal but he didn't want to leave Vegas and after learning of the trade via Twitter, he's contemplating his future. Now, whether Fleury would accept that role remains to be. That way he could make a pitch to keep the job full-time. Hextall and Penguins president of hockey operations Brian Burke have a ton of major decisions to make this upcoming offseason as the likes of Bryan Rust, Evan Rodrigues, Kris Letang, Evgeni Malkin and Rickard Rakell are all hitting the open market. This offseason, two of those goaltenders are unrestricted free agents and the Penguins will have some holes to fill in net. According to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, Marc-Andre Fleury is likely heading back to the Pittsburgh Penguins this offseason. Fleury is in the final year of a $7 million deal but he didnt want to leave Vegas and after learning of the trade via Twitter, hes contemplating his future. In his very, very small sample size with the Golden Knights, Lehner has gone 3-0-0 with a .940% save percentage. Under Tomlins coaching in Pittsburgh, Brown had 837 receptions for 11,207 yards and 74 touchdowns. Fleury found out on Twitter. While they would love to have the veteran netminder in the windy city, if Fleury really doesnt want to play there, perhaps they will consider the move. We shoulda kept Flower! The list of Facebook commenters and their complaints can go on and on. A return to Pittsburgh would be a perfect storybook ending for Fleury, even if he's willing to play backup. Fleury's best moments as a Penguin came when he backstopped the club to back-to-back Stanley Cup Final appearances in 2008 and '09. . Enter the Pittsburgh Penguins who drafted Fleury with the No. He's coming off a season in which he won the Vezina Trophy as the league's top netminder, at age 36. He illuminated the Penguins locker room. NHL expert Ken Campbell says he talked to Fleury's agent Allan Walsh who confirmed that they found out about the trade via Twitter. Gronk is now 33 and announced his retirement Tuesday along with a long Instagram post. Fleury was asked about the possibility of coming back to Pittsburgh for the next phase of his NHLcareer, whether or not that was as a player on the ice, and Fleury seemed to push back on that idea. DeSmith and Domingue are both due for new deals and the Penguins shouldnt be afraid to let both 30-year-old backups hit the open market. This was the coach overruling the owner. Hes not as athletic as Fleury. Last year, Washington wanted Fleury really bad. Pittsburgh Penguins fans who have tracked Marc-Andre Fleury's goaltending career have seen this before. 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But over the next two months, he wasn't quite himself, posting an .885 save percentage . And are Steelers fans really going to allow themselves to believe that Rob Gronkowski is retiring? If Hextall and Burke are looking for some serious street cred, they can be known as the executives who reunited the Beatles in Pittsburgh. And looking at Tristan Jarry, he will be a restricted free agent as well, but he comes to the table with much less leverage than the two-time Cup winner Murray. Ever since Fleury was taken by the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2017 Expansion Draft, there has been talk about a return to Pittsburgh. 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. All rights reserved. However, the Penguins arent optimistic the Blackhawks will just move on and trade him in any sort of timely manner. His legacy still has plenty of hockey to be added to it and it should include another stint in Pittsburgh. Goalie Robin Lehner was acquired in February of that year. But a puckhandling mistake by Fleury arguably cost Vegas its Stanley Cup semifinal series against Montreal. But he came back in 2020 to reunite with former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady in Tampa. Fleurys cap hit is $7 million. This also aligns well with GM Ron Hextalls comments last week about feeling confident that both Tristan Jarry and Casey Desmith would be returning to the Penguins. I think there is a chance Fleury is coming back to Pittsburgh. Thats likely true. According to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, the hockey insider could see Marc-Andre Fleury returning to the Pittsburgh Penguins organization when he hits the open market come July 13. Not to mention what that would do to Tristan Jarrys confidence. Elliotte Friedman spoke on the Pat McAfee Show about contract negotiations for Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang, but he also mentioned the possibility of a future Hall of Famer returning to Pittsburgh. DeBoer turned to Lehner every time an excuse beckoned. The Marc-Andre Fleury drama has taken a new twist. 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. Look, I understand the concept of Rutherford fishing to see if he could bring back Fleury in the offseason. Watch as Marc-Andre Fleury gets a standing ovation from Pittsburgh after the Penguins play a tribute video for him in his return. All tweets could be reposted. Could Marc-Andre Fleury and the Penguins reunite? Having shaken off a difficult opening month to this season, March-Andre Fleury has returned to the form that won him the Vezina Trophy last year. 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 Maybe Allvin was trying to impress the Penguins brass by doing something that Rutherford couldnt. #FleuryWatch is in its fifth year. At the very least this is not exactly a ringing endorsement when it comes to the possibility of a return to Pittsburgh somewhere down the line. 01:07 February 6th, 2018. Interim Penguins GM Patrik Allvin tried as recently as a couple of weeks ago, but Vegas has insisted on no.. I have to be honest based on the answers that were given by Fleury this week Ifeel the chances of that happening are relatively low, but perhaps I'm reading too much into things. If Fleury retires, the situation changes. Dick Stuart was the other. I think there's a path here to the point where I predict Marc-Andre Fleury will return to the Penguins. The situation might not be any different in Pittsburgh for Flower however. This meshes with the idea that Pittsburgh could look for a Fleury reunion. Published on October 16, 2021 at 4:13 p.m. Vegas trades Fleury to Chicago as goalie carousel spins The Pittsburgh Penguins 10-game win streak ended with a thud after the Dallas Stars scored two late goals. Also, the Knights are 8-1-1 atop a very tight Western Conference. Bligh Madris and Oneil Cruz continue to reach rarified air early in their call-ups to the Pirates. Fleury is due for a new contract and the Penguins are in need of a backup. The RBI became an official stat in 1920. 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. If all of McKenzies report is accurate, lets talk about my guy Patrik Allvin! Penguins fans have been calling for Murrays head for a while now, and many only want to see Fleury as a Penguins netminder. 159 When Fleury was selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins with the No. That's not revisionist history. According to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, the hockey insider could see Marc-Andre Fleury returning to the Pittsburgh Penguins organization when he hits the open market come July 13. Rating the Penguins competition for a Wild Card spot. Hes moved on and weve moved on. If he retires, Chicago wouldnt be on the hook for the $7 million hed count against the salary cap. The youth surge continues with the Pirates. It's not an indication of trade talks. Via the research of STATS LLC and Pirates broadcaster Joe Block, Madris is the second Pirates player since 1901 to record at least four total bases in each of his first two career games. 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. Marc-Andre Fleury made his long-awaited return to the Steel City on Tuesday, and fans of the Pittsburgh Penguins welcomed the goalie back in style with an incredible tribute video during the. Marc-Andre Fleury is currently the Golden Knights leader in Conn Smythe odds at +600. It's become almost inevitable, and now it seems more. At least nothing that wouldnt be a massive subtraction from their current roster. Subscribe. Marc-Andre Fleury could come home to Pittsburgh and act as the mentor to Jarry in the final few seasons of his professional career. 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 . Penguins Should Target a Trade for Alex DeBrincat, Three Breakout Candidates for the Penguins Next Season, What Prioritizing Kris Letang Means for Penguins' Defense Core, Penguins Announce Multiple Front Office Promotions. SHARE THIS. And the Penguins have little to give back in return. "It was good to get it out of the way . Fleury shined in his first game back on Dec. 10. Sign up for our regular 'Penguins Newsletter' for all the latest. He had three hits in his debut Monday night, too. Ask Jim Rutherford. Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports. It appears a reunion between the Penguins and the reigning Vezina Trophy winner is not likely. Former Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford was at the forefront of those talks during the offseason. 1 pick in the 2003 NHL draft, spent 13 seasons in Pittsburgh and set team records for games and minutes played, wins and shutouts. Fleury stands only 31 wins behind Patrick Roy and if Fleury plays another two seasons as a starter that should be an easy number to reach. 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. Former Steeler Antonio Brown will soon return to Pittsburgh to show off his musical talents. No one connected to the Penguins trusts Tristan Jarry after his horrific performance against the New York Islanders in the playoffs. All but certain to lose 32-year-old Fleury after these playoffs to the Vegas Golden Knights or somewhere else . Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Nick is a reporter for Inside the Penguins. 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