But a puckhandling mistake by Fleury arguably cost Vegas its Stanley Cup semifinal series against Montreal. Not 'til Fleury comes back to the Penguins, and probably not even then. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. The Penguins fandom has never been quite the same since June 21, 2017. Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown runs out of the tunnel before a Dec. 17, 2017, game against the New England Patriots in Pittsburgh. Gronkowski retired prior to the 2019 season. Considering his production, age, and contract, you cant blame the Golden Knights for moving in this direction. Rutherford had a trade in place to re-acquire Fleury before this past season. Brandon Hagel and Alex Nylander also need new contracts regardless. I wouldve loved to see a reunion happen. Now, whether Fleury would accept that role remains to be. Fleurys enthusiasm bubbled over. It would be a complete shame if the reigning Vezina Trophy winner hung up his skates a month later. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Marc-Andre Fleury's second return to Pittsburgh won't be like his first. (Evgeni Malkin being hurt could create cap room via Tampa Bays close friend, long-term injured reserve.). 1 goalie if returning to Pittsburgh, so long as the Penguins would grant a contractual clause that would allow him to end his career . All tweets could be reposted. Vegas is not under the pressure that perhaps they may have felt a few months ago to move on. Or how much of the salary were the Pens expecting Vegas to eat? Mark Madden: Jakob Chychrun would help Penguins reach the playoffs, but does that move make sense? Marc-Andr Fleury (born November 28, 1984) is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League (NHL). There is even some speculation Fleury could retire. Imagine your job was being relocated to the other side of the country and your boss never told you. Try to poke-check holes in Fleury's legacy. Pittsburghs ability to pay Fleury enough to return and the presence of Tristan Jarry may make such a reunion impossible, though. Now Fleury is entering the final year of his current contract . if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[320,50],'thehockeywriters_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_2',823,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-medrectangle-3-0');if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[320,50],'thehockeywriters_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_3',823,'0','1'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-medrectangle-3-0_1');.medrectangle-3-multi-823{border:none!important;display:block!important;float:none!important;line-height:0;margin-bottom:7px!important;margin-left:auto!important;margin-right:auto!important;margin-top:7px!important;max-width:100%!important;min-height:50px;padding:0;text-align:center!important}. Fleury is entering free agency. A couple of other items, though. 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. Saturday back in Pittsburgh was no different, as Flower showed up early to pull a prank on former teammate Kris Letang. Robert Rossi. "Last year, Washington wanted Fleury really bad.. Im only renting this car. Or perhaps he just wanted one trade legacy that he knew most Penguins fans would love with his limited run of being in charge. I really like it here. All rights reserved. Evgeni Malkin and Penguins Not Close with New Contract. 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. Penguins acquire Mikael Granlund from Nashville Predators, Rating the Penguins competition for a Wild Card spot. The guys also talked about what the fan reaction would be and how it could impact Sidney Crosby in a positive way. Are the Penguins the Best Team of the Salary Cap Era? 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. Marc-Andre Fleury still has two more years left on his current contract after this season, both of which will see him have a $7 million cap hit. 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. 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. Hes an interim general manager. Sometimes the greatest hockey trade is the one you don't make. The guys discussed if Fleury's return to Pittsburgh would lead him to the starting role. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 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. Published on October 16, 2021 at 4:13 p.m. Presuming Fleury is keen on coming back to Pittsburgh as a backup/safety net/mentor to Jarry is a dreamers' folly. Then again, the Golden Knights can argue that Lehner should start over Marc-Andre Fleury in Game 4 for more . Maybe Allvin was trying to impress the Penguins brass by doing something that Rutherford couldnt. 1 pick in the 2003 NHL draft, spent 13 seasons in Pittsburgh and set team records for games and minutes played, wins and shutouts. If they wanted to re-acquire Fleury, they could have. One report says the Penguins arent interested in getting Fleury back. His agent, Allen Walsh, tweeted. Obviously, some of that time is going to be us in Montreal. While there are decent goalie prospects in the Penguins system, they are not ready for the jump to the NHL, even as a backup. This offseason, two of those goaltenders are unrestricted free agents and the Penguins will have some holes to fill in net. No one connected to the Penguins trusts Tristan Jarry after his horrific performance against the New York Islanders in the playoffs. You can contact Tim at tbenz@triblive.com or via Twitter. The Blackhawks ended up finding what they were looking for from the Minnesota Wild and frankly 'The Flower' has fit in perfectly with his old buddy Bill Guerin. Rating the Penguins competition for a Wild Card spot. 159 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. All rights reserved. Interim Penguins GM Patrik Allvin tried as recently as a couple of weeks ago, but Vegas has insisted on no.. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). in the Steel City pic.twitter.com/XfzvD9dv3q Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) October 16, 2021 Lets dance!. Marc-Andre Fleury's season of momentous nights continues with Vegas homecoming Even after experiencing his Pittsburgh homecoming and his 500th win in Montreal already this season, Fleury's first game against the Golden Knights full of meaning. 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. Its an extension of a non-stop discussion, really. This prompted many pundits to wonder if Fleury would get moved or even ask for a trade. Marc-Andre Fleury could come home to Pittsburgh and act as the mentor to Jarry in the final few seasons of his professional career. Fleury has been fantastic. 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. The chemistry and bond the likes of Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang, Evgeni Malkin, and Fleury have is what friendships are made of. Fleurys cap hit is $7 million. The Penguins have $7.4 million in cap space. It's become almost inevitable, and now it seems more. At present, Fleury is playing and playing well. But his unhappiness is definite. But lets get beyond all this bothersome pragmatism. Mark Madden: If Bob Nutting wanted to 'find a way' to sign Bryan Reynolds, it would be done, Mark Madden's Hot Take: Taylor Lewan is not Steelers' answer at left tackle, Mark Madden: Time for the Penguins to deal with reality, not long-shot fantasy. Fleury will be a free agent next season, so we can play this game again next summer, but without the need to make trades. Goalie depth was a question. The move would be welcomed by ownership, the team, the fan base and all the Fleury fans around the game. At least nothing that wouldnt be a massive subtraction from their current roster. 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. It's hard to find a player in the NHL more universally beloved than Marc-Andre Fleury. Not the worst plan B, especially if Fleury never reports. It would allow the team to bring back Fleury and have space to pull off another reasonable acquisition. No . 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. Ever since Fleury was taken by the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2017 Expansion Draft, there has been talk about a return to Pittsburgh. And I love it! If that matters at all to the franchise anymore. Minor league report: Penguins lose 3rd consecutive game. Kevin Lankinen gets the start tonight. Also heard Penguins not convinced CHI can be talked into trading Fleury in timely manner. 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. It's all stuff Fleury, 32 -- who had been Pittsburgh's starting goalie from 2005-06 until . Go ahead. 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. Watch as Marc-Andre Fleury gets a standing ovation from Pittsburgh after the Penguins play a tribute video for him in his return. Fleury is due for a new contract and the Penguins are in need of a backup. The RBI became an official stat in 1920. Well see what happens. Vegas gave him away for nothing. Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski said he is retiring. Oct 8, 2018. What money wouldve had to be moved out the door to make that happen? The situation might not be any different in Pittsburgh for Flower however. While Marc-Andre Fleury still hasnt heard from anybody with the Vegas Golden Knights, he has apparently been traded to Chicago. GM Ron Hextall theoretically could have traded for Fleury now and fixed the cap later. 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. I think there is a chance Fleury is coming back to Pittsburgh. But he came back in 2020 to reunite with former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady in Tampa. He's coming off a season in which he won the Vezina Trophy as the league's top netminder, at age 36. If Fleury decides to play, the Hawks will shuffle other pieces to clear cap space. According to Sportsnets Elliotte Friedman, Fleury has informed the Blackhawks that he indeed will play this coming season. After the Penguins' morning skate, Letang said . And as far as returning to play in Pittsburgh once more, forget it. Sign up for our regular 'Penguins Newsletter' for all the latest. He was available. It's not an indication of trade talks. NHL Rumors: Penguins & Fleury Reunion Coming. 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-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. And did this have anything to do with Rutherfords decision to walk away? Honestly, I dont know. Analysis: New Penguins forward Mikael Granlund isn't a rental. 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. The youth surge continues with the Pirates. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. Tracking LeBron's scoring record chase. But over the next two months, he wasn't quite himself, posting an .885 save percentage . 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. The Vegas Golden Knights traded goalie Marc-Andre Fleury unceremoniously to the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday. Center Mikael Hakkarainen has never played in the NHL, and wont. 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. While he quickly became the star goalie and starter in Vegas in their inaugural season, Fleury lost his job to Robin Lehner who was acquired by the Golden Knights at the past trade deadline. What Ill say about A.B. (Its not.). But how much do Hextall and president of hockey ops Brian Burke value him? Odds & lines subject to change. Bligh Madris and Oneil Cruz continue to reach rarified air early in their call-ups to the Pirates. Yet, for all those reasons, it is no wonder why McKenzie is saying the Golden Knights are giving the proposal a hard no.. Nick has had a hand in covering Pittsburgh sports and news since 2018 previously with KDKA Radio and 93.7 the Fan. The celebrated core should still be four - Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang, and Fleury. 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. 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. 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. Buffalo, Ottawa, Minnesota and Colorado are other teams that Fleury could be dealt to. Im a self-admitted Flower sycophant. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. Published on September 25, 2020 at 6:08 a.m. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Another story about Marc-Andre Fleury and Pittsburgh. Rutherford is a two-time Stanley Cup-winning general manager. Marc-Andre Fleury could come home to Pittsburgh and act as the mentor to Jarry in the final few seasons of his professional career. ", "Im not sure what I want to do at all. As far as Cruz goes, he had an RBI single in the third inning. 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. Since he departed, its been exactly the opposite: The locker room too often needs to lift the goalies spirits. Whoever plays goal for the Penguins wont be as good as Fleury and will be compared to Fleury non-stop all season. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. We can sit around and chop that up like its a realistic conversation. 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. If Fleury retires, the situation changes. 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. 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. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Nick is a reporter for Inside the Penguins. 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. Friedman mentioned there was a chance he thought Fleury would be coming back to Pittsburgh, when he hits free agency. According to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, Marc-Andre Fleury is likely heading back to the Pittsburgh Penguins this offseason. Even if the Penguins don't go that route, they could look to deal for a new goaltender in the coming days. Washington wanted Fleury really bad, Friedman said. I think Steelers fans will believe it when they see it. If youre a believer in chemistry, Fleurys departure badly damaged the Penguins. 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%). 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. 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. And I dont think I could play for the Capitals.. Lets see how fast she can go!. Because he was, like, I might want to go back to Pittsburgh. But Vegas owner Bill Foley vetoed that deal because of Fleurys value to the franchise since its inception in 2017. Western Pennsylvania's trusted news source. When Fleury was selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins with the No. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. A pair of former Penguins are looking for . 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. The Penguins were reportedly linked to a few trade candidates on Tuesday. Would Fleury choose to not play in Chicago than get $7? It appears a reunion between the Penguins and the reigning Vezina Trophy winner is not likely. Basically, what happened here and this isnt how Fleury can go out. 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. . Sidney Crosby recorded three points in that game (1G+2A) and Tristan Jarry . To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. If all of McKenzies report is accurate, lets talk about my guy Patrik Allvin! In terms of putting a helmet on and running out of the tunnel and playing ball and stuff like that, Tomlin said. DeBoer turned to Lehner every time an excuse beckoned. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. We shoulda kept Flower! The list of Facebook commenters and their complaints can go on and on. They need him back, especially if they legit think the championship window is still open. Chicagos offer wasnt a factor. Pittsburgh Penguins Schedule, Roster, News, and Rumors | PensBurgh, Marc-Andre Fleury says he will report to Blackhawks, putting an end to possible return to Pittsburgh, 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. 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. 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. They would head into next season stronger in net than they were last with Jarry and more financially flexible. 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. Fleury was the face of the Golden Knights franchise from the moment he stepped through the curtain at the expansion draft in 2017. And he was going to have it for about 15 more. Thats yet another discussion. Advertisement. Fleury informs CHI he will play https://t.co/thpscYRR3O. 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. It's become almost inevitable, and now it seems more possible than ever. For those who jumped straight to the comments section without reading further, let me clarify and add context. This meshes with the idea that Pittsburgh could look for a Fleury reunion. Tim Benz is a Tribune-Review staff writer. Could Marc-Andre Fleury and the Penguins reunite? Photo credit: Marc Sanchez/Icon Sportswire. In 2013, he was replaced in the playoffs by Tomas Vokoun after going 23-8 in the. Fleury exits Pittsburgh holding the franchise record for . It's also hard to find a . I dont know if being there after not playing for the team for so long I really dont know.". All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. Its a hard concept for fans to stomach, but if he doesnt want to do it, hes made plenty of money in his career. 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