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. 01:07 February 6th, 2018. His glove hand is the worst in the league. Vegas trades Fleury to Chicago as goalie carousel spins My first thought was, of course, Vegas said no. Why would the Golden Knights say yes? Look, I understand the concept of Rutherford fishing to see if he could bring back Fleury in the offseason. The veteran netminder has been linked to a return to the. Friedman discussed that during the 2021-22 season, the Washington Capitals made a hard push to acquire Fleury but he turned it down because of his loyalty to the Penguins. It would be a complete shame if the reigning Vezina Trophy winner hung up his skates a month later. 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If Hextall and Burke are looking for some serious street cred, they can be known as the executives who reunited the Beatles in Pittsburgh. Obviously, some of that time is going to be us in Montreal. NHL Rumors: Penguins & Fleury Reunion Coming. Watch as Marc-Andre Fleury gets a standing ovation from Pittsburgh after the Penguins play a tribute video for him in his return. All emails are subject to publication unless specified otherwise. 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. Penguins ownership and upper management value Fleury. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). 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Marc-Andre Fleury could come home to Pittsburgh and act as the mentor to Jarry in the final few seasons of his professional career. All tweets could be reposted. 2023 Attraction Web S.E.C. Or perhaps he just wanted one trade legacy that he knew most Penguins fans would love with his limited run of being in charge. Ever since coming over in a surprise trade from the Blackhawks on February 24, the rumors have run rampant that Lehner would soon supplant Fleury as the starter. Its Jarrys net and not even a future Hall of Famer should take it from him. Murray stepped in when Fleury went down on the . 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. 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. In 2013, he was replaced in the playoffs by Tomas Vokoun after going 23-8 in the. Penguins fans have been calling for Murrays head for a while now, and many only want to see Fleury as a Penguins netminder. 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. Fleury is entering free agency. Fleury holds some leverage. It's become almost inevitable, and now it seems more possible than ever. M. So when word leaked on social media that he was traded from the Vegas Golden Knights to the Chicago . Perhaps better said, theyll believe it when they dont see him in a Bucs uniform at Heinz Field in Week 6. Are the Penguins the Best Team of the Salary Cap Era? 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 . While Marc-Andre Fleury still hasnt heard from anybody with the Vegas Golden Knights, he has apparently been traded to Chicago. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Dick Stuart was the other. 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}. There are rumblings that he wont, but thats not Fleurys style. I am all about that. The youth surge continues with the Pirates. 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. Allvin essentially says, Oh, well. You can contact Tim at tbenz@triblive.com or via Twitter. 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. Transfer portal signings. But does he make them better? Fleury exits Pittsburgh holding the franchise record for . 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. In Pittsburgh, discussing Marc-Andre Fleury will never go away. 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. Which it may not. 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. Meanwhile, the Flower is trying to make his back to his old buddies in Pittsburgh. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Fleury is due for a new contract and the Penguins are in need of a backup. 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. 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. 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. ", "Im not sure what I want to do at all. Hextall and Penguins president of hockey operations Brian Burke have a ton of major decisions to make this upcoming offseason as the likes of Bryan Rust, Evan Rodrigues, Kris Letang, Evgeni Malkin and Rickard Rakell are all hitting the open market. While a lot of the interest out of Chicago is on Blackhawks legends Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews, and rightly so, the team has been recei NHLTradeRumors.Me is an independent news source and has no affiliation with National Hockey League (NHL), NHL.com, or any team(s). No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. 2023 Trib Total Media | All Rights Reserved. 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. 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. 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. Who will start in the playoffsRobin Lehner or Marc-Andre Fleury? Of course, with McAfees Western Pennsylvania roots, there was plenty of Penguins discussion. I appreciate that dude in ways I cant explain. The Vegas Golden Knights have reportedly "expressed interest" in a reunion with franchise legend Marc-Andre Fleury ahead of the NHL trade deadline. Shane Seney Sunday, April 17, 2022 Minnesota Wild , Pittsburgh Penguins. 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That way he could make a pitch to keep the job full-time. #Pens Hextall: Jarry and DeSmith did a good job for us last year. Published on September 25, 2020 at 6:08 a.m. Marc-Andre Fleury might have been clear when he stated on Thursday that he's 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. Marc-Andre Fleury is one of the nicest guys in the entire NHL. 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. He stopped 28 of 29 shots in a win against the Blackhawks. Vegas just wanted to clear cap space. 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. 1 goaltender next season. But he wouldnt be traded to the Capitals because he was like I might want to go back to Pittsburgh.. The Penguins found themselves dragged back into the Fleury vortex Tuesday by an occurrence that had nothing to do with them. "I think there is a chance Fleury is coming back to Pittsburgh. Rumor: Marc-Andre Fleury heading back to Pittsburgh Shug McSween. All emails are subject to publication unless specified otherwise. Not 'til Fleury comes back to the Penguins, and probably not even then. . 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. And I love it! 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. According to Sportsnets Elliotte Friedman, Fleury has informed the Blackhawks that he indeed will play this coming season. We have more clarity on the NHL trade request by John Klingberg, the price on [] Also heard Penguins not convinced CHI can be talked into trading Fleury in timely manner. 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. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. Gronk is now 33 and announced his retirement Tuesday along with a long Instagram post. 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%). Basically, what happened here and this isnt how Fleury can go out. Wednesdays First Call has contract updates on a few big-name Pittsburgh Penguins. That being said, Tomlin gushed about Browns time with the Steelers. Fleury found out on Twitter. 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. 2023 Trib Total Media | All Rights Reserved. Fleury getting traded (but not to Pittsburgh) guaranteed that. GM Ron Hextall theoretically could have traded for Fleury now and fixed the cap later. The Penguins chose to protect Murray over Fleury back during the 2017 expansion draft, when Vegas took him. In seven regular season games against the Steelers, Gronkowski had 41 catches for 685 yards (97.9 per game) and scored 8 touchdowns. Ever since Fleury was taken by the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2017 Expansion Draft, there has been talk about a return to Pittsburgh. Kevin Lankinen gets the start tonight. 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. 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. Fleury has been fantastic. Fleury, the No. Henrik Lundquist, 459, 2.43, .918. If the Penguins can still get Fleury, they should. "Last year, Washington wanted Fleury really bad.. Brandon Hagel and Alex Nylander also need new contracts regardless. 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 . They werent here when Fleury was. He did so in 1958. Here's something to bounce off a goalpost: Fleury should never have left the Penguins. Hes not as athletic as Fleury. The goalie market has never been hotter, so even if the Penguins have to complete two deals, Jarry could head to another team in need. I dont know if being there after not playing for the team for so long I really dont know.". 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. They just let you hear it through the grapevine. Share it Tweet Share it Pin it. Elliotte Friedman of Hockey Night in Canada stopped by Pat McAfees show to talk some hockey. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. Yet, for all those reasons, it is no wonder why McKenzie is saying the Golden Knights are giving the proposal a hard no.. Who cares if the idea makes any sense or not? Gustavsson had saved about 9.3 goals above expected in 20 games played. I dont think enough gets said about the will of that dude. But over the next two months, he wasn't quite himself, posting an .885 save percentage . He's coming off a season in which he won the Vezina Trophy as the league's top netminder, at age 36. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. Marc-Andre Fleury is back on the winning track in Minnesota. After beginning his career with the Pittsburgh Penguins, is there a chance Marc-Andre Fleury could finish his career with the franchise? No . Manage Settings And more importantly, for a cap-strapped team like the Penguins, Murray was younger by a decade and a cheaper option. The Penguins fandom has never been quite the same since June 21, 2017. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Nick is a reporter for Inside the Penguins. I think there is a chance Fleury is coming back to Pittsburgh. With . 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. The Penguins were reportedly linked to a few trade candidates on Tuesday. If they wanted to re-acquire Fleury, they could have. 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. All that loyalty and sentiment somehow vanished in a years time despite Fleury winning the Vezina. When I heard the report that the Pittsburgh Penguins tried to reacquire former goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (twice) from the Vegas Golden Knights in recent months, a lot ran through my head. He is also the co-host of the Tip of the Ice-Burgh Podcast talking all things Penguins. Because he was, like, I might want to go back to Pittsburgh. 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. 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. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. Tracking LeBron's scoring record chase. Then again, I thought Fleury winning the Vezina precluded Vegas trading him. Obviously, Marc-Andr Fleury will get the Pittsburgh game tomorrow. Hes an interim general manager. Under Tomlins coaching in Pittsburgh, Brown had 837 receptions for 11,207 yards and 74 touchdowns. 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