How about some love for this dude?! Dont get me wrong. Marc-Andr Fleury (born November 28, 1984) is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League (NHL). "I dont know, Rob. I dont know if being there after not playing for the team for so long I really dont know.". I appreciate that dude in ways I cant explain. 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. Perhaps better said, theyll believe it when they dont see him in a Bucs uniform at Heinz Field in Week 6. Allvin essentially says, Oh, well. DeBoer turned to Lehner every time an excuse beckoned. They just let you hear it through the grapevine. 1 pick and where he enjoyed so much success before he was left unprotected in the expansion draft. In terms of putting a helmet on and running out of the tunnel and playing ball and stuff like that, Tomlin said. Bligh Madris and Oneil Cruz continue to reach rarified air early in their call-ups to the Pirates. But he is in line for a hefty payday nonetheless. Penguins ownership and upper management value Fleury. GM Ron Hextall theoretically could have traded for Fleury now and fixed the cap later. Friedman mentioned there was a chance he thought Fleury would be coming back to Pittsburgh, when he hits free agency. And I dont think I could play for the Capitals.. If he retires, Chicago wouldnt be on the hook for the $7 million hed count against the salary cap. In 2013, he was replaced in the playoffs by Tomas Vokoun after going 23-8 in the. The 2003-04 Penguins lost 18 in a row, and the 2005-06 Pens lost 17 of 18 during . Its like Allvin had longed to be drunk with power, and he was going to be Tom Brady at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers boat parade. I think Steelers fans will believe it when they see it. He's coming off a season in which he won the Vezina Trophy as the league's top netminder, at age 36. Great team, great organization, great group of players. 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. He could choose to not report to the Blackhawks and refuse to play for them. In Pittsburgh, rumors are swirling around that Matt Murray will be out of Pittsburgh sooner rather than later. What craziness might Wednesday bring as we get closer to the trade deadline? Fleury is entering free agency. Marc-Andre Fleury will soon be returning to Pittsburgh. Then again, the Golden Knights can argue that Lehner should start over Marc-Andre Fleury in Game 4 for more . We anticipate them both being back. Meanwhile, the guy who wrestled the primary starting job from Fleury last year in Vegas, Robin Lehner, hasnt been close to as sharp (3-1-1, 2.96, 0.88%). Hes not as athletic as Fleury. Would Fleury choose to not play in Chicago than get $7? By Ben Pope Jan 9, 2022, 4:30am PST Rumor: Marc-Andre Fleury heading back to Pittsburgh Shug McSween. Fleurys reluctance to play for Washington isnt new news. This comes after previous chatter of Fleury considering retirement following his being traded from Vegas to Chicago last week. Advertisement. Now, whether Fleury would accept that role remains to be. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. And as far as returning to play in Pittsburgh once more, forget it. Related Posts. 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? Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. I doubt it. At the end of the day, the Hawks control Fleurys future more than the other way around. Minor league report: Penguins lose 3rd consecutive game. But we know thats not realistic.. I wont even bother to attempt to explain because it sounds like Im defending him in some way, and to me from that standpoint, the nature of our relationship and what we all did together requires no defense. Through his first 32 games, Fleury was just below average, allowing about 1.9 more goals than expected based on his workload. 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. I kick around all those subplots with Pittsburgh native and Puck Off Podcast host Joe Bartnick during Fridays Breakfast With Benz podcast. It's not. As free agency opens, Hextall has $7.4 million in cap space to work with, needing some help on the left wing and a depth defenseman to likely replace Cody Ceci. NHL expert Ken Campbell says he talked to Fleury's agent Allan Walsh who confirmed that they found out about the trade via Twitter. Look, I understand the concept of Rutherford fishing to see if he could bring back Fleury in the offseason. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. "It was good to get it out of the way . Tracking LeBron's scoring record chase. Mark Madden: Penguins' mangled defense needs a shakeup, but can management pull it off? Gronkowski retired prior to the 2019 season. Wednesdays First Call has contract updates on a few big-name Pittsburgh Penguins. Fleury exits Pittsburgh holding the franchise record for . You never know, but its a very good impression here so far.. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. It's all stuff Fleury, 32 -- who had been Pittsburgh's starting goalie from 2005-06 until . Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports. His legacy still has plenty of hockey to be added to it and it should include another stint in Pittsburgh. Published on October 16, 2021 at 4:13 p.m. Lets dance!. Which it may not. Rob Rossi (@Real_RobRossi) July 28, 2021. Even if the Penguins don't go that route, they could look to deal for a new goaltender in the coming days. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Over his years in the NHL, not only has Fleury risen the ranks as one of the best goalies ever, he has also become known as one of the league's most infamous pranksters. The chemistry and bond the likes of Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang, Evgeni Malkin, and Fleury have is what friendships are made of. 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. And I love it! In Pittsburgh, discussing Marc-Andre Fleury will never go away. Whoever plays goal for the Penguins wont be as good as Fleury and will be compared to Fleury non-stop all season. Kevin Lankinen gets the start tonight. Nick has had a hand in covering Pittsburgh sports and news since 2018 previously with KDKA Radio and 93.7 the Fan. #JagrWatch lasted several weeks. According to Rob Rossi of The Athletic, those within the organization are endorsing Fleurys return to Pittsburgh. There was a ton of discussion throughout . 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. It's become almost inevitable, and now it seems more. Published on September 25, 2020 at 6:08 a.m. 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. 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And are Steelers fans really going to allow themselves to believe that Rob Gronkowski is retiring? At least nothing that wouldnt be a massive subtraction from their current roster. However, the Penguins arent optimistic the Blackhawks will just move on and trade him in any sort of timely manner. But the inference that an eventual return to Pittsburgh played a role in his thought process at the time might be. Fleury coming back to Pittsburgh never seemed all that likely, given the Penguins tight salary cap and the number of moving parts it wouldve taken to bring Fleury back, but now with it being reported that he will play for Chicago, the reunion can be called off for now. No one connected to the Penguins trusts Tristan Jarry after his horrific performance against the New York Islanders in the playoffs. 1 goaltender next season. Sometimes the greatest hockey trade is the one you don't make. Ever since Fleury was taken by the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2017 Expansion Draft, there has been talk about a return to Pittsburgh. Fleury will come back on Oct. 16, as a member of the Chicago Blackhawks. Tristan Jarry would likely be the piece being moved to Chicago in any deal for Fleury. Evgeni Malkin and Penguins Not Close with New Contract. Are the Penguins the Best Team of the Salary Cap Era? 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. Madris homered as part of a 7-1 Pirates win over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. But Vegas owner Bill Foley vetoed that deal because of Fleurys value to the franchise since its inception in 2017. Who cares if the idea makes any sense or not? Will Fleury re-sign with the Penguins as a free agent after the coming season is completed? 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. Pittsburgh Penguins Schedule, Roster, News, and Rumors | PensBurgh. If Hextall and Burke are looking for some serious street cred, they can be known as the executives who reunited the Beatles in Pittsburgh. It was pretty well known around the trade deadline that Fleury had turned Washington down, but he was eventually dealt to the Minnesota Wild. 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. Thats likely true. How much: Rutherford admits he broke an unwritten rule among GM's to contact Vegas manager Kelly McCrimmon during the. Minor league report: Penguins lose 3rd consecutive game. Fleury getting traded (but not to Pittsburgh) guaranteed that. Vegas . 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. A few months ago, Pittsburgh had no reason to want. Thats yet another discussion. 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. Especially because of the bridges he burned on the way out of town after the 2018 season. Maybe getting Fleury was a personal passion, and he was going to do everything possible to make it happen in the limited opportunity he had. "Wouldn't be surprised" is NOT an NHL trade rumor. One day after the Vegas Golden Knights traded the reigning Vezina winner to the Chicago Blackhawks in a salary dump, there is some uncertainty whether hell even report to the team. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Last season, Fleury went 26-10- with a 1.98 goals-against average, .928 save percentage and six shutouts in 36 starts and won the Vezina Trophy as the NHL's top goaltender. It's going to be an interesting offseason in Pittsburgh to say the very least. Now Fleury is entering the final year of his current contract . But you can blame them for dropping the ball on the human side of the game.While Marc-Andre Fleury still hasnt heard from anybody with the Vegas Golden Knights, he has apparently been traded to Chicago. Washington wanted Fleury really bad, Friedman said. Meanwhile, the Flower is trying to make his back to his old buddies in Pittsburgh. 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. 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. 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. The Pittsburgh Penguins 10-game win streak ended with a thud after the Dallas Stars scored two late goals. Go ahead. 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. 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That being said, Tomlin gushed about Browns time with the Steelers. 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. Drafted out of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) first overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, Fleury played major junior for four seasons with the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles, earning both the Mike Bossy . 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. 2023 Trib Total Media | All Rights Reserved. Now, whether Fleury would accept that role remains to be seen, as I am sure he feels he is more than capable of leading another club to glory as a starter. It's not an indication of trade talks. #FleuryWatch is in its fifth year. Not til Fleury comes back to the Penguins, and probably not even then. Jarry makes half on the cap as Fleury at $3.5 million and at 26 years old, with two years left on his deal, he still has lots of upside. 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. All tweets could be reposted. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. The Pens would've received significant salary cap relief had McGinn been claimed. The guys discussed if Fleury's return to Pittsburgh would lead him to the starting role. Who was offered in exchange by either Allvin or Rutherford? Center Mikael Hakkarainen has never played in the NHL, and wont. Share it Tweet Share it Pin it. If Fleury decides to play, the Hawks will shuffle other pieces to clear cap space. There are rumblings that he wont, but thats not Fleurys style. I think it's possible," Friedman said. The Vegas Golden Knights have reportedly "expressed interest" in a reunion with franchise legend Marc-Andre Fleury ahead of the NHL trade deadline. Robert Rossi. That gives him an RBI in each of his four career games (dating back to last years two-game recall) for a total of eight. 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 . Vegas just wanted to clear cap space. Gambling problem? 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