Marc-Andre Fleury could come home to Pittsburgh and act as the mentor to Jarry in the final few seasons of his professional career. At least hed have a standout line on his resume for his next general manager interview. "I think there is a chance Fleury is coming back to Pittsburgh. In his very, very small sample size with the Golden Knights, Lehner has gone 3-0-0 with a .940% save percentage. It was a special night in Vegas as Marc-Andre Fleury returned and beat the Golden Knights to cheers from the Vegas fans. This offseason, two of those goaltenders are unrestricted free agents and the Penguins will have some holes to fill in net. Thats likely true. 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. But he is in line for a hefty payday nonetheless. "I dont know, Rob. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. The Pens would've received significant salary cap relief had McGinn been claimed. Minor league report: Penguins lose 3rd consecutive game. 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. Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski said he is retiring. 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. I dont know if being there after not playing for the team for so long I really dont know.". Watch as Marc-Andre Fleury gets a standing ovation from Pittsburgh after the Penguins play a tribute video for him in his return. "I dont know," said Fleury as per Penguins insiderRob Rossi. He illuminated the Penguins locker room. And he was going to have it for about 15 more. The situation might not be any different in Pittsburgh for Flower however. 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. 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? Not the worst plan B, especially if Fleury never reports. 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. A rugged defenseman and a scoring winger not named Zucker appear to be on the wish list, however with Fleury coming available potentially, the top spot on the list should be taken over. I think its possible, Friedman said. Not 'til Fleury comes back to the Penguins, and probably not even then. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. Not til Fleury comes back to the Penguins, and probably not even then. Also, the Knights are 8-1-1 atop a very tight Western Conference. Fleury on a return to Pittsburgh one day. Feb 11, 2022. Now we all wait and see if they can pull it off. 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. Robert Rossi. 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 . 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. And did this have anything to do with Rutherfords decision to walk away? 1 pick in the 2003 NHL draft, spent 13 seasons in Pittsburgh and set team records for games and minutes played, wins and shutouts. All emails are subject to publication unless specified otherwise. Fleury is entering free agency. Fleurys reluctance to play for Washington isnt new news. Analysis: New Penguins forward Mikael Granlund isn't a rental. Look, I understand the concept of Rutherford fishing to see if he could bring back Fleury in the offseason. 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. About the work ethic of that dude. Fleury getting traded (but not to Pittsburgh) guaranteed that. SHARE THIS. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Fleury has said to friends he would not need to be the No. Im a self-admitted Flower sycophant. Washington wanted Fleury really bad, Friedman said. 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. Marc-Andr Fleury (born November 28, 1984) is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League (NHL). He's coming off a season in which he won the Vezina Trophy as the league's top netminder, at age 36. The 2003-04 Penguins lost 18 in a row, and the 2005-06 Pens lost 17 of 18 during . Gustavsson had saved about 9.3 goals above expected in 20 games played. 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. Analysis: New Penguins forward Mikael Granlund isn't a rental. 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. is we had nine great years, Tomlin said. Elliotte Friedman had another interesting comment today - he thinks Marc-Andre Fleury could be coming back to Pittsburgh. But we know thats not realistic.. Mark Madden: Penguins' mangled defense needs a shakeup, but can management pull it off? I really like it here. Perhaps better said, theyll believe it when they dont see him in a Bucs uniform at Heinz Field in Week 6. Tristan Jarry would likely be the piece being moved to Chicago in any deal for Fleury. Rob Rossi (@Real_RobRossi) July 28, 2021. 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. What money wouldve had to be moved out the door to make that happen? The Vegas Golden Knights traded goalie Marc-Andre Fleury unceremoniously to the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday. But does he make them better? But his unhappiness is definite. Enter the Pittsburgh Penguins who drafted Fleury with the No. You never know, but its a very good impression here so far.. It would allow the team to bring back Fleury and have space to pull off another reasonable acquisition. Coaching changes. Wednesdays First Call has contract updates on a few big-name Pittsburgh Penguins. Murrays contract situation will surely be on the mind of general manger Jim Rutherford once this season ends. While there are decent goalie prospects in the Penguins system, they are not ready for the jump to the NHL, even as a backup. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. When Fleury was selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins with the No. 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. Western Pennsylvania's trusted news source. Fleury, 36, is the reigning and defending Vezina Trophy winner as the NHLs best goalie. It's not an indication of trade talks. The Blackhawks currently only have $2.4 million in cap space and they still have a few outstanding free agents to lock up. Its Jarrys net and not even a future Hall of Famer should take it from him. Pittsburghs ability to pay Fleury enough to return and the presence of Tristan Jarry may make such a reunion impossible, though. The Pens would've received significant salary cap relief had McGinn been claimed. 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The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. (Fortunately, I get paid over and over.) Gambling problem? 2023 Trib Total Media | All Rights Reserved. My first thought was, of course, Vegas said no. Why would the Golden Knights say yes? Rumor: Marc-Andre Fleury heading back to Pittsburgh Shug McSween. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onChicago Blackhawks and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Theres a chance [Marc-Andre] Fleury is coming back to Pittsburgh, Friedman said. 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 . Afterward, he threw his . 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. 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. Peter DeBoer got hired to coach Vegas in January 2020. However, even in a ceremonial capacity (as Brown suggested), that seems like a long shot. 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. It was pretty well known around the trade deadline that Fleury had turned Washington down, but he was eventually dealt to the Minnesota Wild. Since he departed, its been exactly the opposite: The locker room too often needs to lift the goalies spirits. Even if the Penguins don't go that route, they could look to deal for a new goaltender in the coming days. 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. Rutherford is a two-time Stanley Cup-winning general manager. Video Play Button "Last year, Washington wanted Fleury really bad.. It's become almost inevitable, and now it seems more. 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. All tweets could be reposted. Are the Penguins the Best Team of the Salary Cap Era? The Penguins chose to protect Murray over Fleury back during the 2017 expansion draft, when Vegas took him. 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. Mark Madden: Jakob Chychrun would help Penguins reach the playoffs, but does that move make sense? Trade board. Its another salary-cap dump triggered by the NHLs flat cap. NHL Rumors: NY Rangers Talking Blockbuster Trade, Canadiens Rumors: 3 Players Likely Done in Montreal, Tampa Bay Lightning and Nashville Predators Make Blockbuster Trade, 3 Potential Trade Destinations for Blue Jackets Jonathan Quick, NHL Rumors: 3 Wild On Trade Block, 2 More Could Be Available, NHL Rumors: Hurricanes Targeting Islanders' Centre After Horvat Trade, NHL Rumors: Blackhawks Receiving Trade Offers on 2 Players. At least one member of the Pittsburgh Penguins hockey ops "wouldn't be surprised" if Fleury wound up back in Pittsburgh. How about some love for this dude?! (Evgeni Malkin being hurt could create cap room via Tampa Bays close friend, long-term injured reserve.). Tracking LeBron's scoring record chase. Saturday back in Pittsburgh was no different, as Flower showed up early to pull a prank on former teammate Kris Letang. 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. Marc-Andre Fleury is one of the nicest guys in the entire NHL. Fleury would fill seats. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. Enter the Pittsburgh Penguins who. Ask Jim Rutherford. After beginning his career with the Pittsburgh Penguins, is there a chance Marc-Andre Fleury could finish his career with the franchise? Odds & lines subject to change. Subscribe. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown runs out of the tunnel before a Dec. 17, 2017, game against the New England Patriots in Pittsburgh. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. 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. Marc-Andre Fleury is currently the Golden Knights leader in Conn Smythe odds at +600. 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 According to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, Marc-Andre Fleury is likely heading back to the Pittsburgh Penguins this offseason. The business side of the deal makes it tough, regardless of how hard this is pulling on our all heartstrings. Of course, with McAfees Western Pennsylvania roots, there was plenty of Penguins discussion. Meanwhile, the Flower is trying to make his back to his old buddies in Pittsburgh. Fleury shined in his first game back on Dec. 10. 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. Pittsburgh Penguins fans who have tracked Marc-Andre Fleury's goaltending career have seen this before. The Marc-Andre Fleury drama has taken a new twist. 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. It was a no-brainer for GM Jim Rutherford. Imagine your job was being relocated to the other side of the country and your boss never told you. If a deal can't be worked out, the Knights could buy out Fleury's contract. In Pittsburgh, discussing Marc-Andre Fleury will never go away. It's become almost inevitable, and now it seems more. Advertisement. And he wouldnt be traded to the Capitals. Marc-Andre Fleury probably would love to return to Pittsburgh. And more importantly, for a cap-strapped team like the Penguins, Murray was younger by a decade and a cheaper option. Foley didnt call Fleury to tell him hed been traded. 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. Will Fleury re-sign with the Penguins as a free agent after the coming season is completed? 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. Especially with Jarrys struggles so far in 2021. All that loyalty and sentiment somehow vanished in a years time despite Fleury winning the Vezina. 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. Make sure you bookmark Inside the Penguins for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns and so much more! Ever since Fleury was taken by the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2017 Expansion Draft, there has been talk about a return to Pittsburgh. If the Penguins can still get Fleury, they should. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. 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. How much: Rutherford admits he broke an unwritten rule among GM's to contact Vegas manager Kelly McCrimmon during the. 159 (Its not.). The Penguins dont have enough cap space to roster both Fleury and Jarry, and they will need to get creative if they want to make this deal work. The Penguins found themselves dragged back into the. 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. 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. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. There is even some speculation Fleury could retire. No one connected to the Penguins trusts Tristan Jarry after his horrific performance against the New York Islanders in the playoffs. As far as Cruz goes, he had an RBI single in the third inning. Fleury was the face of the Golden Knights franchise from the moment he stepped through the curtain at the expansion draft in 2017. It's become almost inevitable, and now it seems more possible than ever. Madris homered as part of a 7-1 Pirates win over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. On Tuesday, less than a month after winning the Vezina Trophy, Fleury was traded from the Vegas Golden Knights to the Chicago Blackhawks. In Pittsburgh, discussing Marc-Andre Fleury will never go away. If they wanted to re-acquire Fleury, they could have. The current Las Vegas Golden Knights goalie was nominated for the award "adjudged. Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month. I appreciate that dude in ways I cant explain. Minor league report: Penguins lose 3rd consecutive game. NHL Rumors: Penguins & Fleury Reunion Coming. A few months ago, Pittsburgh had no reason to want. 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. Pittsburgh is special. All rights reserved. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. 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. There are so many great people in Pittsburgh. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. All emails are subject to publication unless specified otherwise. What craziness might Wednesday bring as we get closer to the trade deadline? They would head into next season stronger in net than they were last with Jarry and more financially flexible. 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. Again, the Blackhawks are expecting Fleury to be their No. 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. Marc-Andre Fleury's second return to Pittsburgh won't be like his first. Marc-Andr Fleury made another return to Pittsburgh last night. Now, to what end? Photo credit: Marc Sanchez/Icon Sportswire. Fleury, the No. And the Penguins have little to give back in return. 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. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. For his playoff career, he has a record of 84-64 with . 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. 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. Fleurys cap hit is $7 million. SHARE THIS. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Dont get me wrong. 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. 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. If Fleury retires, the situation changes. Also heard Penguins not convinced CHI can be talked into trading Fleury in timely manner. It appears a reunion between the Penguins and the reigning Vezina Trophy winner is not likely. Share it Tweet Share it Pin it. 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. But he wouldnt be traded to the Capitals because he was like I might want to go back to Pittsburgh.. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Which it may not. Friedman mentioned there was a chance he thought Fleury would be coming back to Pittsburgh, when he hits free agency. Penguins ownership and upper management value Fleury. #Pens Hextall: Jarry and DeSmith did a good job for us last year. 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. But the inference that an eventual return to Pittsburgh played a role in his thought process at the time might be. We shoulda kept Flower! The list of Facebook commenters and their complaints can go on and on. Marc-Andre Fleury will soon be returning to Pittsburgh. Via Elias Sports Bureau, Cruz is just the fourth player in Pirates history to record at least one RBI in each of his four career games and the first since Cookie Lavagetto set the franchise record with an RBI in five straight games to start his career in 1934. Hes an interim general manager. Continue with Recommended Cookies. Marc-Andre Fleury might have been clear when he stated on Thursday that hes 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. That's not revisionist history. It's hard to find a player in the NHL more universally beloved than Marc-Andre Fleury. He is also the co-host of the Tip of the Ice-Burgh Podcast talking all things Penguins. Oct 8, 2018. I get all that. 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. And as far as returning to play in Pittsburgh once more, forget it. 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. Despite still being one of the top goalies in the NHL, and only a year removed from winning the Vezina Trophy, at 37-years-old its unlikely Fleury will be able to demand a lot of money. The position of 'starter' is where there could be a snag between Fleury and the Penguins. After the trade had surfaced, some chatter began about Fleurys future and if he was even going to show up in Chicago. After the Penguins' morning skate, Letang said . In terms of putting a helmet on and running out of the tunnel and playing ball and stuff like that, Tomlin said. The youth surge continues with the Pirates. I dont think enough gets said about the will of that dude. What Ill say about A.B. It's also hard to find a . Evgeni Malkin and Penguins Not Close with New Contract. Murray stepped in when Fleury went down on the . According to Rob Rossi of The Athletic, those within the organization are endorsing Fleurys return to Pittsburgh. 1 pick and where he enjoyed so much success before he was left unprotected in the expansion draft. Obviously, Marc-Andr Fleury will get the Pittsburgh game tomorrow. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. The celebrated core should still be four - Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang, and Fleury. Could Marc-Andre Fleury and the Penguins reunite? Fleury has been fantastic. Penguins fans have been calling for Murrays head for a while now, and many only want to see Fleury as a Penguins netminder. 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. Friedman said that a return of Marc-Andre Fleury to Pittsburgh isnt out of the question. 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. Great team, great organization, great group of players. 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. 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