Will Fleury re-sign with the Penguins as a free agent after the coming season is completed? The veteran netminder has been linked to a return to the. 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. 1 goaltender next season. I think there is a chance Fleury is coming back to Pittsburgh. 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. 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. About the work ethic of that dude. Mark Madden: Jakob Chychrun would help Penguins reach the playoffs, but does that move make sense? But Vegas owner Bill Foley vetoed that deal because of Fleurys value to the franchise since its inception in 2017. There is even some speculation Fleury could retire. 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. And he wouldnt be traded to the Capitals. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. At least nothing that wouldnt be a massive subtraction from their current roster. This offseason, two of those goaltenders are unrestricted free agents and the Penguins will have some holes to fill in net. Fleury, 36, is the reigning and defending Vezina Trophy winner as the NHLs best goalie. 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. 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. Fleury is entering free agency. We anticipate them both being back. 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. Transfer portal signings. Another story about Marc-Andre Fleury and Pittsburgh. I dont think enough gets said about the will of that dude. We have more clarity on the NHL trade request by John Klingberg, the price on [] Published on September 25, 2020 at 6:08 a.m. 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. In his very, very small sample size with the Golden Knights, Lehner has gone 3-0-0 with a .940% save percentage. GM Ron Hextall theoretically could have traded for Fleury now and fixed the cap later. Tristan Jarry would likely be the piece being moved to Chicago in any deal for Fleury. Fleury has been fantastic. Minor league report: Penguins lose 3rd consecutive game. He was the backbone of the team that went to the Stanley Cup. . 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. Now we all wait and see if they can pull it off. And are Steelers fans really going to allow themselves to believe that Rob Gronkowski is retiring? Theres a chance [Marc-Andre] Fleury is coming back to Pittsburgh, Friedman said. Now, whether Fleury would accept that role remains to be. Fleury spent over a decade with the Penguins and left one of the best legacies of any player to put on the jersey. Which it may not. Tim Benz is a Tribune-Review staff writer. By Ben Pope Jan 9, 2022, 4:30am PST You can contact Tim at tbenz@triblive.com or via Twitter. Its Jarrys net and not even a future Hall of Famer should take it from him. Penguins acquire Mikael Granlund from Nashville Predators, Rating the Penguins competition for a Wild Card spot. 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. M. So when word leaked on social media that he was traded from the Vegas Golden Knights to the Chicago . Gustavsson had saved about 9.3 goals above expected in 20 games played. The Penguins were reportedly linked to a few trade candidates on Tuesday. Marc-Andre Fleury is back on the winning track in Minnesota. Starting against the Penguins, a team he helped rebuild to prominence in the first portion of his career, Fleury deserved so much better from his newest team. 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. 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 . 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. Great team, great organization, great group of players. Are the Penguins the Best Team of the Salary Cap Era? The Penguins need a goaltender. Calling Fleury a Fan Favorite in Pittsburgh Is an Understatment If Hextall and Burke are looking for some serious street cred, they can be known as the executives who reunited the Beatles in. #JagrWatch lasted several weeks. 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. No . 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. Mark Madden: Penguins' mangled defense needs a shakeup, but can management pull it off? 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. NHL expert Ken Campbell says he talked to Fleury's agent Allan Walsh who confirmed that they found out about the trade via Twitter. Sidney Crosby recorded three points in that game (1G+2A) and Tristan Jarry . Marc-Andr Fleury (born November 28, 1984) is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League (NHL). For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Fleury was the face of the Golden Knights franchise from the moment he stepped through the curtain at the expansion draft in 2017. 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. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Bligh Madris and Oneil Cruz continue to reach rarified air early in their call-ups to the Pirates. Honestly, I dont know. The situation might not be any different in Pittsburgh for Flower however. And the Penguins have little to give back in return. Fleury found out on Twitter. Analysis: New Penguins forward Mikael Granlund isn't a rental. Its absurd. It was pretty well known around the trade deadline that Fleury had turned Washington down, but he was eventually dealt to the Minnesota Wild. All tweets could be reposted. Ask Jim Rutherford. At least hed have a standout line on his resume for his next general manager interview. It's also hard to find a . Thats yet another discussion. #FleuryWatch is in its fifth year. Obviously, some of that time is going to be us in Montreal. There are so many great people in Pittsburgh. 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. 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? 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. "I think there is a chance Fleury is coming back to Pittsburgh. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports. I dont know if being there after not playing for the team for so long I really dont know.". Fleury would fill seats. All that loyalty and sentiment somehow vanished in a years time despite Fleury winning the Vezina. That being said, Tomlin gushed about Browns time with the Steelers. I think there's a path here to the point where I predict Marc-Andre Fleury will return to the Penguins. 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. They just let you hear it through the grapevine. Saturday back in Pittsburgh was no different, as Flower showed up early to pull a prank on former teammate Kris Letang. The youth surge continues with the Pirates. Or how much of the salary were the Pens expecting Vegas to eat? And as far as returning to play in Pittsburgh once more, forget it. Fleury is due for a new contract and the Penguins are in need of a backup. 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. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Tracking LeBron's scoring record chase. The current Las Vegas Golden Knights goalie was nominated for the award "adjudged. Yet, for all those reasons, it is no wonder why McKenzie is saying the Golden Knights are giving the proposal a hard no.. They would head into next season stronger in net than they were last with Jarry and more financially flexible. Mike Tomlin shoots down talk of Antonio Brown returning to the Steelers. Because he was, like, I might want to go back to Pittsburgh. Moving one of Michael Matheson, Jason Zucker, or Marcus Pettersson for some inexpensive assets would be ideal. 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. 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. However, he would most likely be a backup to Tristan Jarry in Pittsburgh as well. Hes moved on and weve moved on. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Ever since Fleury was taken by the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2017 Expansion Draft, there has been talk about a return to Pittsburgh. Throughout his career, the former Woodland Hills High School player has tortured the Steelers. 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. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. 1 goalie if returning to Pittsburgh, so long as the Penguins would grant a contractual clause that would allow him to end his career . Manage Settings Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Ive heard several people a few not within organization spoke to Hextall and Burke throughout Wednesday as a way of endorsing bringing Fleury back to Penguins. We shoulda kept Flower! The list of Facebook commenters and their complaints can go on and on. Also, the Knights are 8-1-1 atop a very tight Western Conference. 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. is we had nine great years, Tomlin said. The Penguins welcome Marc-Andre Fleury back to Pittsburgh in a rude manner by scoring 4 goals in 11 minutes to chase him from the game and coast to a win against Chicago By Hooks Orpik Oct. 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. The hockey world is not simple. Watch as Marc-Andre Fleury gets a standing ovation from Pittsburgh after the Penguins play a tribute video for him in his return. 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. Murrays contract situation will surely be on the mind of general manger Jim Rutherford once this season ends. They traded for him because they legitimately want him in the fold. But he is in line for a hefty payday nonetheless. There are rumblings that he wont, but thats not Fleurys style. And I dont think I could play for the Capitals.. Even if the Penguins don't go that route, they could look to deal for a new goaltender in the coming days. Despite not having played for the Penguins since their Stanley Cup victory in 2017, Fleury still feels a great sense of pride and allegiance to Pittsburgh. The Vegas Golden Knights traded goalie Marc-Andre Fleury unceremoniously to the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday. Maybe Allvin was trying to impress the Penguins brass by doing something that Rutherford couldnt. 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. 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. Fleury opens up about returning to Vegas originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago. And did this have anything to do with Rutherfords decision to walk away? 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. He stopped 28 of 29 shots in a win against the Blackhawks. 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. 1 pick in the 2003 NHL draft, spent 13 seasons in Pittsburgh and set team records for games and minutes played, wins and shutouts. The guys discussed if Fleury's return to Pittsburgh would lead him to the starting role. It's become almost inevitable, and now it seems more possible than ever. He had three hits in his debut Monday night, too. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The Penguins, meaning Rutherford, really wanted to get Fleury back in 2020. 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. Basically, what happened here and this isnt how Fleury can go out. How about some love for this dude?! If they wanted to re-acquire Fleury, they could have. Marc-Andre Fleury could come home to Pittsburgh and act as the mentor to Jarry in the final few seasons of his professional career. My first thought was, of course, Vegas said no. Why would the Golden Knights say yes? We can sit around and chop that up like its a realistic conversation. Mark Lazerus (@MarkLazerus) October 15, 2021 Last season with the Vegas Golden Knights, Fleury played 36 games and won the Vezina and Jennings trophies.This will be the third time Fleury has returned to Pittsburgh since being claimed by the Golden Knights in the 2017 Expansion Draft . All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. 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. According to Sportsnets Elliotte Friedman, Fleury has informed the Blackhawks that he indeed will play this coming season. Were it, Vegas management would reward Fleury . Afterward, he threw his . If Hextall and Burke are looking for some serious street cred, they can be known as the executives who reunited the Beatles in Pittsburgh. But the money wasnt close.. But does he make them better? The chemistry and bond the likes of Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang, Evgeni Malkin, and Fleury have is what friendships are made of. The RBI became an official stat in 1920. But ever since Fleurys departure, some Penguins fans have long held some type of disdain for Murray. 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. As the talk of retirement came up and the possibility of not wanting to play for Chicago, it was mentioned that the Penguins could try and work a deal to land their former net minder and reigning Vezina Trophy winner. It would allow the team to bring back Fleury and have space to pull off another reasonable acquisition. Photo credit: Marc Sanchez/Icon Sportswire. If he retires, Chicago wouldnt be on the hook for the $7 million hed count against the salary cap. Who was offered in exchange by either Allvin or Rutherford? Marc-Andre Fleury probably would love to return to Pittsburgh. Fleury has been fantastic. Gronk is now 33 and announced his retirement Tuesday along with a long Instagram post. Rutherford is a two-time Stanley Cup-winning general manager. Henrik Lundquist, 459, 2.43, .918. 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. After beginning his career with the Pittsburgh Penguins, is there a chance Marc-Andre Fleury could finish his career with the franchise? Peter DeBoer got hired to coach Vegas in January 2020. This is Round 2, the Pens beat Tampa 6-2 in Pittsburgh way back on October 15th in one of the first games of the season. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. On that night, longtime Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury was selected by the Vegas Golden Knights in the Expansion Draft. Enter the Pittsburgh Penguins who drafted Fleury with the No. 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. It's hard to find a player in the NHL more universally beloved than Marc-Andre Fleury. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. But does he make them better? 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. 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. Feb 11, 2022. Trade board. The Penguins chose to protect Murray over Fleury back during the 2017 expansion draft, when Vegas took him. I really like it here. Fleury will come back on Oct. 16, as a member of the Chicago Blackhawks. This prompted many pundits to wonder if Fleury would get moved or even ask for a trade. He was available. The celebrated core should still be four - Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang, and Fleury. Season-ticket sales arent what the Penguins would like. Lehner took over as the teams starter during the postseason, which was tainted by Fleurys agent, Allan Walsh, who tweeted a picture of a sword inscribed with head coach Peter DeBoers name stabbing his client through the back. I wouldve loved to see a reunion happen. 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. Sign up for our regular 'Penguins Newsletter' for all the latest. 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. The Penguins found themselves dragged back into the. Analysis: New Penguins forward Mikael Granlund isn't a rental. A return to Pittsburgh would be a perfect storybook ending for Fleury, even if he's willing to play backup. Vegas decided it was Robin Lehner who they would move forward with and hes a very capable netminder. 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Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski said he is retiring. Young upstart Matt Murray had just captured his second Stanley Cup in as many years. NHL Rumors: Penguins & Fleury Reunion Coming. The move would be welcomed by ownership, the team, the fan base and all the Fleury fans around the game. The Penguins have $7.4 million in cap space. Subscribe. It would be a complete shame if the reigning Vezina Trophy winner hung up his skates a month later. The Blackhawks currently only have $2.4 million in cap space and they still have a few outstanding free agents to lock up. According to Rob Rossi of The Athletic, those within the organization are endorsing Fleurys return to Pittsburgh. And I love it! Nick has had a hand in covering Pittsburgh sports and news since 2018 previously with KDKA Radio and 93.7 the Fan. Hes not my goalie! It appears a reunion between the Penguins and the reigning Vezina Trophy winner is not likely. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. I think its possible, Friedman said. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. 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. However, the Penguins arent optimistic the Blackhawks will just move on and trade him in any sort of timely manner. Published on October 16, 2021 at 4:13 p.m. Western Pennsylvania's trusted news source. 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. All but certain to lose 32-year-old Fleury after these playoffs to the Vegas Golden Knights or somewhere else . But Allvin? But over the next two months, he wasn't quite himself, posting an .885 save percentage . For his playoff career, he has a record of 84-64 with . At least thats how coach Mike Tomlin put it on The Pivot podcast with former Steeler Ryan Clark. Hes not as athletic as Fleury. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Dick Stuart was the other. 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. Fleury informs CHI he will play https://t.co/thpscYRR3O. Penguins fans have been calling for Murrays head for a while now, and many only want to see Fleury as a Penguins netminder. 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. 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