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. The guys also talked about what the fan reaction would be and how it could impact Sidney Crosby in a positive way. Fleury found out on Twitter. 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. Imagine your job was being relocated to the other side of the country and your boss never told you. Especially because of the bridges he burned on the way out of town after the 2018 season. 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. Kevin Lankinen gets the start tonight. Continue with Recommended Cookies. At least hed have a standout line on his resume for his next general manager interview. The Penguins could do one of two things: tender Murray as an RFA and see if anyone puts an offer in for the player, which has become a rare sight in todays NHL, or the team could outright trade Murray for a substantial package, leaving Jarry as the sole owner of Pittsburghs crease. We shoulda kept Flower! The list of Facebook commenters and their complaints can go on and on. There is often a new twist, but the discussion remains the same: It was the right move at the time, but the Penguins havent recovered from Fleurys departure in 2017. Video Play Button Marc-Andre Fleury is currently the Golden Knights leader in Conn Smythe odds at +600. Watch as Marc-Andre Fleury gets a standing ovation from Pittsburgh after the Penguins play a tribute video for him in his return. What money wouldve had to be moved out the door to make that happen? 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. Dick Stuart was the other. So can not knowing when your next start might be or drawing the tough assignment in back-to-back games. 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. Season-ticket sales arent what the Penguins would like. Well see what happens. Gambling problem? 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. Hes an interim general manager. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. 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). The 2020-21 season marked the first time since Getzalf's rookie season in 2005-06 he's scored fewer than 40 points and betting on the Canadian to bounce back seems like a risk a contender would . Fleury, the No. He could choose to not report to the Blackhawks and refuse to play for them. A pair of former Penguins are looking for . Theyd also have a gaping hole in net with last years Vezina winner not suiting up and with any free agent goalies already being signed by the time the season rolls around, the Hawks would be in a bad spot. 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. Then again, I thought Fleury winning the Vezina precluded Vegas trading him. Who cares if the idea makes any sense or not? We anticipate them both being back. And I love it! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Will Fleury re-sign with the Penguins as a free agent after the coming season is completed? Im only renting this car. It was a no-brainer for GM Jim Rutherford. 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. It has been years since star goaltenderMarc-Andre Fleurylast 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. 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 a deal can't be worked out, the Knights could buy out Fleury's contract. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. 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. I might even be a bigger fan of Allvin now than I am of Fleury. Madris homered as part of a 7-1 Pirates win over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. Marc-Andr Fleury made another return to Pittsburgh last night. At the end of the day, the Hawks control Fleurys future more than the other way around. There was a ton of discussion throughout . At least $1.5 million will go to winger Zach Aston-Reese, a restricted free agent who got a qualifying offer from the Penguins. Penguins fans have been calling for Murrays head for a while now, and many only want to see Fleury as a Penguins netminder. How much: Rutherford admits he broke an unwritten rule among GM's to contact Vegas manager Kelly McCrimmon during the. When I heard the report that the Pittsburgh Penguins tried to reacquire former goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (twice) from the Vegas Golden Knights in recent months, a lot ran through my head. Less than a week after speculation was arising that a reunion between the Penguins and Marc-Andre Fleury could be possible, it appears the chances of that reunion happening are extremely unlikely. His glove hand is the worst in the league. Basically, what happened here and this isnt how Fleury can go out. 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. This offseason, two of those goaltenders are unrestricted free agents and the Penguins will have some holes to fill in net. He was available. Theres a chance [Marc-Andre] Fleury is coming back to Pittsburgh, Friedman said. 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. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Look, I understand the concept of Rutherford fishing to see if he could bring back Fleury in the offseason. The Knights are said to be closing in on a new deal with Lehner, a pending unrestricted free agent, which would make Flower a backup netminder for the franchise. Fleury needed to think all the way back to his first two seasons to recall another stretch as difficult as this. Mark Madden: Penguins' mangled defense needs a shakeup, but can management pull it off? NHL Rumors: Penguins & Fleury Reunion Coming. Oct 8, 2018. I dont think enough gets said about the will of that dude. Fleurys enthusiasm bubbled over. This prompted many pundits to wonder if Fleury would get moved or even ask for a trade. I feel like Im writing the same column over and over. A return to Pittsburgh would be a perfect storybook ending for Fleury, even if he's willing to play backup. Vegas trades Fleury to Chicago as goalie carousel spins Friedman discussed that during the 2021-22 season, the Washington Capitals made a hard push to acquire Fleury but he turned it down because of his loyalty to the Penguins. It's going to be an interesting offseason in Pittsburgh to say the very least. Meanwhile, the guy. Elliotte Friedman of Hockey Night in Canada stopped by Pat McAfees show to talk some hockey. Friedman mentioned there was a chance he thought Fleury would be coming back to Pittsburgh, when he hits free agency. After the Penguins' morning skate, Letang said . Which it may not. The Penguins, meaning Rutherford, really wanted to get Fleury back in 2020. 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. Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) plays against the Montreal Canadiens during Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup semifinal playoff series Wednesday, June 16, 2021, in Las Vegas. But does he make them better? And as far as returning to play in Pittsburgh once more, forget it. Since he departed, its been exactly the opposite: The locker room too often needs to lift the goalies spirits. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. And I dont think I could play for the Capitals.. Fleury doesnt make Hextall and Burke feel warm and fuzzy. 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. Afterward, he threw his . On that night, longtime Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury was selected by the Vegas Golden Knights in the Expansion Draft. They just let you hear it through the grapevine. The 2003-04 Penguins lost 18 in a row, and the 2005-06 Pens lost 17 of 18 during . He did so in 1958. Fleury has said to friends he would not need to be the No. Meanwhile, the Flower is trying to make his back to his old buddies in Pittsburgh. 2023 Attraction Web S.E.C. 01:07 February 6th, 2018. Yall know that aint happening. Pittsburghs ability to pay Fleury enough to return and the presence of Tristan Jarry may make such a reunion impossible, though. 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. When Fleury was selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins with the No. Under Tomlins coaching in Pittsburgh, Brown had 837 receptions for 11,207 yards and 74 touchdowns. According to Sportsnets Elliotte Friedman, Fleury has informed the Blackhawks that he indeed will play this coming season. Its an extension of a non-stop discussion, really. However, the Penguins arent optimistic the Blackhawks will just move on and trade him in any sort of timely manner. . And he was going to have it for about 15 more. About the fearlessness that he played the game.. Marc-Andre Fleury made his return to Pittsburgh on Tuesday night, marking the first time that he has played a game at PPG Paints Arena as a visitor. If they wanted to re-acquire Fleury, they could have. "I dont know," said Fleury as per Penguins insiderRob Rossi. 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. 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. 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. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Dont get me wrong. 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. Feb 11, 2022. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Because he was, like, I might want to go back to Pittsburgh. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. We also discuss the hires of Ron Hextall and Brian Burke, the on-ice issues facing the Penguins so far in 2021, and the perks of this odd schedule cooked up by the NHL for the pandemic-altered season. Honestly, I dont know. Presuming Fleury is keen on coming back to Pittsburgh as a backup/safety net/mentor to Jarry is a dreamers' folly. Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) reacts as a shot glances off his shoulder during the first period against the Montreal Canadiens in game two of the 2021 Stanley Cup Semifinals at T-Mobile Arena. That never happened to Jacques Plante. Its a hard concept for fans to stomach, but if he doesnt want to do it, hes made plenty of money in his career. Gronkowski retired prior to the 2019 season. In Pittsburgh, discussing Marc-Andre Fleury will never go away. Thats likely true. Lehner will become a free agent at seasons end, and when talking about the 2020-21 season in a recent interview, Lehner was quoted as saying: Im sure well have some discussions [with general manager Kelly McCrimmon] after the season and see what happens, Lehner said Wednesday. And if not a reboot, Fleury coming back to Pittsburgh, even in his second season away from the Penguins, feels at least like a revival. I really like it here. 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