Fleury was the face of the Golden Knights franchise from the moment he stepped through the curtain at the expansion draft in 2017. The RBI became an official stat in 1920. Vegas . 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. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 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. 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. Fleury has been fantastic. If Hextall and Burke are looking for some serious street cred, they can be known as the executives who reunited the Beatles in Pittsburgh. 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. 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. Instead the veteran goaltender spoke of Montreal, where both he and his wife are from, while also adding that he doesn't know how things would be for him in Pittsburgh after so long away from the team. 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. Marc-Andre Fleury is currently the Golden Knights leader in Conn Smythe odds at +600. It's going to be an interesting offseason in Pittsburgh to say the very least. 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 Penguins chose to protect Murray over Fleury back during the 2017 expansion draft, when Vegas took him. That being said, Tomlin gushed about Browns time with the Steelers. 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. Great team, great organization, great group of players. 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. 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. #FleuryWatch is in its fifth year. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. This might not stop his former teammates from contacting him to test the waters and see if a return to Pittsburgh could be an option. Now Fleury is entering the final year of his current contract . Its absurd. Former Steeler Antonio Brown will soon return to Pittsburgh to show off his musical talents. 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. Mike Tomlin shoots down talk of Antonio Brown returning to the Steelers. The Marc-Andre Fleury drama has taken a new twist. Getting dealt is tough enough, but it was made worse by the fact Fleury found out about the deal from Twitter, not from the organization. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Nick is a reporter for Inside the Penguins. I appreciate that dude in ways I cant explain. Fleury would fill seats. And are Steelers fans really going to allow themselves to believe that Rob Gronkowski is retiring? But does he make them better? Now that he has decided to play for the Blackhawks, any. Gronk is now 33 and announced his retirement Tuesday along with a long Instagram post. Penguins acquire Mikael Granlund from Nashville Predators, Rating the Penguins competition for a Wild Card spot. Center Mikael Hakkarainen has never played in the NHL, and wont. Hes moved on and weve moved on. Will the Penguins yet get Fleury? Published on September 25, 2020 at 6:08 a.m. Mark Madden: Penguins' mangled defense needs a shakeup, but can management pull it off? I think there's a path here to the point where I predict Marc-Andre Fleury will return to the Penguins. Subscribe. Under Tomlins coaching in Pittsburgh, Brown had 837 receptions for 11,207 yards and 74 touchdowns. Pittsburgh is special. 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Fleury needed to think all the way back to his first two seasons to recall another stretch as difficult as this. Sidney Crosby recorded three points in that game (1G+2A) and Tristan Jarry . Murray stepped in when Fleury went down on the . #JagrWatch lasted several weeks. Western Pennsylvania's trusted news source. The Vegas Golden Knights traded goalie Marc-Andre Fleury unceremoniously to the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday. Who was offered in exchange by either Allvin or Rutherford? I think there is a chance Fleury is coming back to Pittsburgh. Photo credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports. "I think there is a chance Fleury is coming back to Pittsburgh. Elliotte Friedman of Hockey Night in Canada stopped by Pat McAfees show to talk some hockey. They werent here when Fleury was. I think it's possible," Friedman said. Imagine your job was being relocated to the other side of the country and your boss never told you. But lets get beyond all this bothersome pragmatism. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. One report says the Penguins arent interested in getting Fleury back. You can contact Tim at tbenz@triblive.com or via Twitter. #Pens Hextall: Jarry and DeSmith did a good job for us last year. And more importantly, for a cap-strapped team like the Penguins, Murray was younger by a decade and a cheaper option. And did this have anything to do with Rutherfords decision to walk away? Watch as Marc-Andre Fleury gets a standing ovation from Pittsburgh after the Penguins play a tribute video for him in his return. Coaching changes. Enter the Pittsburgh Penguins who. Who cares if the idea makes any sense or not? Manage Settings 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. 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. In seven regular season games against the Steelers, Gronkowski had 41 catches for 685 yards (97.9 per game) and scored 8 touchdowns. And he wouldnt be traded to the Capitals. If the Penguins can still get Fleury, they should. Not the worst plan B, especially if Fleury never reports. Young upstart Matt Murray had just captured his second Stanley Cup in as many years. According to Sportsnets Elliotte Friedman, Fleury has informed the Blackhawks that he indeed will play this coming season. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. Ask any of his teammates or anyone in general who has crossed paths with him and they will all say the same thing an amazing goalie and an even better person. Published on October 16, 2021 at 4:13 p.m. The current Las Vegas Golden Knights goalie was nominated for the award "adjudged. Try to poke-check holes in Fleury's legacy. Are the Penguins the Best Team of the Salary Cap Era? Since he departed, its been exactly the opposite: The locker room too often needs to lift the goalies spirits. On Tuesday, less than a month after winning the Vezina Trophy, Fleury was traded from the Vegas Golden Knights to the Chicago Blackhawks. 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The Pens would've received significant salary cap relief had McGinn been claimed. 1 pick and where he enjoyed so much success before he was left unprotected in the expansion draft. Bligh Madris and Oneil Cruz continue to reach rarified air early in their call-ups to the Pirates. Its a hard concept for fans to stomach, but if he doesnt want to do it, hes made plenty of money in his career. What money wouldve had to be moved out the door to make that happen? And he was going to have it for about 15 more. Fleury holds some leverage. Its an extension of a non-stop discussion, really. There are so many great people in Pittsburgh. He could choose to not report to the Blackhawks and refuse to play for them. Hes not as athletic as Fleury. Rating the Penguins competition for a Wild Card spot. All that loyalty and sentiment somehow vanished in a years time despite Fleury winning the Vezina. Washington wanted Fleury really bad, Friedman said. in the Steel City pic.twitter.com/XfzvD9dv3q Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) October 16, 2021 159 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. Honestly, I dont know. Dont get me wrong. Ask Jim Rutherford. Fleury will come back on Oct. 16, as a member of the Chicago Blackhawks. 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. Ever since Fleury was taken by the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2017 Expansion Draft, there has been talk about a return to Pittsburgh. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Wednesdays First Call has contract updates on a few big-name Pittsburgh Penguins. 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. 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. Obviously, Marc-Andr Fleury will get the Pittsburgh game tomorrow. Through his first 32 games, Fleury was just below average, allowing about 1.9 more goals than expected based on his workload. 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. A few months ago, Pittsburgh had no reason to want. This meshes with the idea that Pittsburgh could look for a Fleury reunion. 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. Yall know that aint happening. 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. You can contact Tim at tbenz@triblive.com or via Twitter. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. I think its possible, Friedman said. Allvin essentially says, Oh, well. 6:45 PM Marc-Andre Fleury, one of the most popular players in Penguins history, was traded by the Vegas Golden Knights to the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday. 1 pick in the 2003 NHL Draft, he became the third goalie to be chosen first, joining Michel Plasse (Montreal Canadiens, 1968). 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? 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. 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 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. 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. Fleury shined in his first game back on Dec. 10. "Last year, Washington wanted Fleury really bad.. The New York Rangers are going all in this season as they look to win the Stanley Cup. Will Fleury re-sign with the Penguins as a free agent after the coming season is completed? That would align with Sidney Crosbys remaining deal. Enter the Pittsburgh Penguins who drafted Fleury with the No. There was a ton of discussion throughout . Thats what his predecessor, Jim Rutherford, would have done. This prompted many pundits to wonder if Fleury would get moved or even ask for a trade. It's also hard to find a . Rumor: Marc-Andre Fleury heading back to Pittsburgh Shug McSween. They would head into next season stronger in net than they were last with Jarry and more financially flexible. 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. At least hed have a standout line on his resume for his next general manager interview. Sunday, September 20, 2020 Pittsburgh Penguins, Vegas Golden Knights. Gustavsson had saved about 9.3 goals above expected in 20 games played. 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. Buffalo, Ottawa, Minnesota and Colorado are other teams that Fleury could be dealt to. Afterward, he threw his . He was the backbone of the team that went to the Stanley Cup. All but certain to lose 32-year-old Fleury after these playoffs to the Vegas Golden Knights or somewhere else . Basically, what happened here and this isnt how Fleury can go out. And, apparently, he was completely aware of that likelihood. The Pittsburgh Penguins 10-game win streak ended with a thud after the Dallas Stars scored two late goals. Well see what happens. SHARE THIS. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. 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. Video Play Button Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. This offseason, two of those goaltenders are unrestricted free agents and the Penguins will have some holes to fill in net. Now, to what end? Ever since Fleury was taken by the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2017 Expansion Draft, there has been talk about a return to Pittsburgh. With . To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. 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. Now, whether Fleury would accept that role remains to be. 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. Their sellout streak of 633 seems in jeopardy. But a puckhandling mistake by Fleury arguably cost Vegas its Stanley Cup semifinal series against Montreal. I kick around all those subplots with Pittsburgh native and Puck Off Podcast host Joe Bartnick during Fridays Breakfast With Benz podcast. Im a self-admitted Flower sycophant. He called it "possible" and cited how the goaltender did not want to be . Vegas is not under the pressure that perhaps they may have felt a few months ago to move on. 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. Season-ticket sales arent what the Penguins would like. Brandon Hagel and Alex Nylander also need new contracts regardless. 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. But ever since Fleurys departure, some Penguins fans have long held some type of disdain for Murray. In Pittsburgh, discussing Marc-Andre Fleury will never go away. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. His agent, Allen Walsh, tweeted. Theres a chance [Marc-Andre] Fleury is coming back to Pittsburgh, Friedman said. Could Marc-Andre Fleury and the Penguins reunite? About the fearlessness that he played the game.. However, he would most likely be a backup to Tristan Jarry in Pittsburgh as well. 2023 Attraction Web S.E.C. Related Posts. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. All emails are subject to publication unless specified otherwise. For those who jumped straight to the comments section without reading further, let me clarify and add context. However, the Penguins arent optimistic the Blackhawks will just move on and trade him in any sort of timely manner. Hes a Hall of Famer looking to bring back a three-time Cup champion, who he had no choice but to trade after 2017. Honestly, I dont know. Marc-Andre Fleury could come home to Pittsburgh and act as the mentor to Jarry in the final few seasons of his professional career. Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski said he is retiring. We anticipate them both being back. The position of 'starter' is where there could be a snag between Fleury and the Penguins. 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. Penguins ownership and upper management value Fleury. When Fleury was selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins with the No. Presuming Fleury is keen on coming back to Pittsburgh as a backup/safety net/mentor to Jarry is a dreamers' folly. It's become almost inevitable, and now it seems more. The Pens would've received significant salary cap relief had McGinn been claimed. Fleury spent over a decade with the Penguins and left one of the best legacies of any player to put on the jersey. Tracking LeBron's scoring record chase. His former teammates might keep on calling, we doubt Flower will return to Pittsburgh. Ok, not those Beatles as we dont need to hear anyone sing, but the ones who grew up as Penguins together and won three Stanley Cups. Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month. Pittsburghs ability to pay Fleury enough to return and the presence of Tristan Jarry may make such a reunion impossible, though. Rutherford had a trade in place to re-acquire Fleury before this past season. It was a special night in Vegas as Marc-Andre Fleury returned and beat the Golden Knights to cheers from the Vegas fans. Vegas trades Fleury to Chicago as goalie carousel spins That's not revisionist history. If that matters at all to the franchise anymore. But Allvin? There was a ton of discussion throughout this season that the Penguins and Chicago Blackhawks were talking trade, however Chicago was holding firm they wanted at least a conditional first-round pick for the reigning Vezina trophy winner and Penguins general manager Ron Hextall wanted nothing to do with moving his first selection at the 2022 NHL Draft. (Its not.). He stopped 28 of 29 shots in a win against the Blackhawks. 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. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onChicago Blackhawks and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Look, I understand the concept of Rutherford fishing to see if he could bring back Fleury in the offseason. 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. Poni said a Fleury return would bolster the goalie depth chart . 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. You never know, but its a very good impression here so far.. 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. Lets dance!. No . Even if the Penguins don't go that route, they could look to deal for a new goaltender in the coming days. The Vegas Golden Knights welcomed back former goalie Marc-Andr Fleury with a tribute video that was followed by a standing ovation from the crowd at T-Mobil. Gronkowski retired prior to the 2019 season. The chemistry and bond the likes of Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang, Evgeni Malkin, and Fleury have is what friendships are made of. Share it Tweet Share it Pin it. 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 Advertisement. 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. 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. 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. Meanwhile, the Flower is trying to make his back to his old buddies in Pittsburgh. Murrays contract situation will surely be on the mind of general manger Jim Rutherford once this season ends. 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. In terms of putting a helmet on and running out of the tunnel and playing ball and stuff like that, Tomlin said. But Vegas owner Bill Foley vetoed that deal because of Fleurys value to the franchise since its inception in 2017. "I want to stay in Vegas," Fleury told The Athletic's Jesse Granger . Now Fleury is a Blackhawk, assuming he shows up in Chicago. All of this is pure speculation on my part, but I am sure there are many Penguins fans who would love to see Marc-Andre Fleury don the #29 jersey for one final run with the only other professional hockey team he has ever known. 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. Vegas gave him away for nothing. "I dont know, Rob. 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. The Penguins need a goaltender. Fleury has been fantastic. 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