"I want to stay in Vegas," Fleury told The Athletic's Jesse Granger . Published on September 25, 2020 at 6:08 a.m. Goalie depth was a question. At least hed have a standout line on his resume for his next general manager interview. It's all stuff Fleury, 32 -- who had been Pittsburgh's starting goalie from 2005-06 until . They would head into next season stronger in net than they were last with Jarry and more financially flexible. Considering his production, age, and contract, you cant blame the Golden Knights for moving in this direction. Will the Penguins yet get Fleury? M. So when word leaked on social media that he was traded from the Vegas Golden Knights to the Chicago . The Vegas Golden Knights traded goalie Marc-Andre Fleury unceremoniously to the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday. Not til Fleury comes back to the Penguins, and probably not even then. For those who jumped straight to the comments section without reading further, let me clarify and add context. 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. Former Steeler Antonio Brown will soon return to Pittsburgh to show off his musical talents. Fleury will be a free agent next season, so we can play this game again next summer, but without the need to make trades. So can not knowing when your next start might be or drawing the tough assignment in back-to-back games. Its Jarrys net and not even a future Hall of Famer should take it from him. Basically, what happened here and this isnt how Fleury can go out. My first thought was, of course, Vegas said no. Why would the Golden Knights say yes? Odds & lines subject to change. What craziness might Wednesday bring as we get closer to the trade deadline? Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports. What Ill say about A.B. 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. It's become almost inevitable, and now it seems more. I wouldve loved to see a reunion happen. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Ever since Fleury was taken by the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2017 Expansion Draft, there has been talk about a return to Pittsburgh. 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. #JagrWatch lasted several weeks. But he wouldnt be traded to the Capitals because he was like I might want to go back to Pittsburgh.. Whoever plays goal for the Penguins wont be as good as Fleury and will be compared to Fleury non-stop all season. Marc-Andre Fleury is currently the Golden Knights leader in Conn Smythe odds at +600. 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. "Wouldn't be surprised" is NOT an NHL trade rumor. Fleury on a return to Pittsburgh one day. 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. Ask Jim Rutherford. Robert Rossi. The guys also talked about what the fan reaction would be and how it could impact Sidney Crosby in a positive way. 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. Brandon Hagel and Alex Nylander also need new contracts regardless. Vegas is not under the pressure that perhaps they may have felt a few months ago to move on. That's not revisionist history. 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. The chemistry and bond the likes of Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang, Evgeni Malkin, and Fleury have is what friendships are made of. He could choose to not report to the Blackhawks and refuse to play for them. If Fleury decides to play, the Hawks will shuffle other pieces to clear cap space. 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? 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 . 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. 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 think its possible, Friedman said. There are rumblings that he wont, but thats not Fleurys style. It's become almost inevitable, and now it seems more possible than ever. For his playoff career, he has a record of 84-64 with . There are so many great people in Pittsburgh. Mark Madden: Penguins' mangled defense needs a shakeup, but can management pull it off? I think there is a chance Fleury is coming back to Pittsburgh. 2023 Trib Total Media | All Rights Reserved. The Penguins were reportedly linked to a few trade candidates on Tuesday. Coaching changes. 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. 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. Marc-Andr Fleury made another return to Pittsburgh last night. There is even some speculation Fleury could retire. 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. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. 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. Rob Rossi (@Real_RobRossi) July 28, 2021. The business side of the deal makes it tough, regardless of how hard this is pulling on our all heartstrings. Vegas trades Fleury to Chicago as goalie carousel spins Center Mikael Hakkarainen has never played in the NHL, and wont. 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. 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. And, apparently, he was completely aware of that likelihood. At the end of the day, the Hawks control Fleurys future more than the other way around. Penguins fans have been calling for Murrays head for a while now, and many only want to see Fleury as a Penguins netminder. Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports. You never know, but its a very good impression here so far.. If he retires, Chicago wouldnt be on the hook for the $7 million hed count against the salary cap. Henrik Lundquist, 459, 2.43, .918. Ever since Fleury was taken by the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2017 Expansion Draft, there has been talk about a return to Pittsburgh. 159 And did this have anything to do with Rutherfords decision to walk away? The Pittsburgh Penguins 10-game win streak ended with a thud after the Dallas Stars scored two late goals. We have more clarity on the NHL trade request by John Klingberg, the price on [] Lets see how fast she can go!. Who will start in the playoffsRobin Lehner or Marc-Andre Fleury? 2023 Trib Total Media | All Rights Reserved. Fleury spent over a decade with the Penguins and left one of the best legacies of any player to put on the jersey. 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. In Pittsburgh, discussing Marc-Andre Fleury will never go away. Via the research of STATS LLC and Pirates broadcaster Joe Block, Madris is the second Pirates player since 1901 to record at least four total bases in each of his first two career games. 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. Vegas did not, and Pittsburgh just couldn't afford to swing a deal without a team absorbing a portion of his $7 million cap hit. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 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No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. And more importantly, for a cap-strapped team like the Penguins, Murray was younger by a decade and a cheaper option. Because he was, like, I might want to go back to Pittsburgh. After the trade had surfaced, some chatter began about Fleurys future and if he was even going to show up in Chicago. Photo credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports. Continue with Recommended Cookies. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. The New York Rangers are going all in this season as they look to win the Stanley Cup. Published on October 16, 2021 at 4:13 p.m. Goalie Robin Lehner was acquired in February of that year. Now that he has decided to play for the Blackhawks, any. Analysis: New Penguins forward Mikael Granlund isn't a rental. Pittsburgh is special. #Pens Hextall: Jarry and DeSmith did a good job for us last year. Sign up for our regular 'Penguins Newsletter' for all the latest. Great team, great organization, great group of players. 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. Are the Penguins the Best Team of the Salary Cap Era? 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. GM Ron Hextall theoretically could have traded for Fleury now and fixed the cap later. Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown runs out of the tunnel before a Dec. 17, 2017, game against the New England Patriots in Pittsburgh. At least one member of the Pittsburgh Penguins hockey ops "wouldn't be surprised" if Fleury wound up back in Pittsburgh. 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. According to Sportsnets Elliotte Friedman, Fleury has informed the Blackhawks that he indeed will play this coming season. Rumor: Marc-Andre Fleury heading back to Pittsburgh Shug McSween. If he wants to come back to Pittsburgh to put a bow on his career, hell have that opportunity to do so if he wants it. However, the Penguins arent optimistic the Blackhawks will just move on and trade him in any sort of timely manner. All that loyalty and sentiment somehow vanished in a years time despite Fleury winning the Vezina. However, even in a ceremonial capacity (as Brown suggested), that seems like a long shot. His legacy still has plenty of hockey to be added to it and it should include another stint in Pittsburgh. Its a hard concept for fans to stomach, but if he doesnt want to do it, hes made plenty of money in his career. The celebrated core should still be four - Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang, and Fleury. His former teammates might keep on calling, we doubt Flower will return to Pittsburgh. Interim Penguins GM Patrik Allvin tried as recently as a couple of weeks ago, but Vegas has insisted on no.. All rights reserved. I dont know if being there after not playing for the team for so long I really dont know.". If they wanted to re-acquire Fleury, they could have. It would be a complete shame if the reigning Vezina Trophy winner hung up his skates a month later. The Golden Knights have passed on multiple occasions. Marc-Andre Fleury is back on the winning track in Minnesota. 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. All emails are subject to publication unless specified otherwise. Nick has had a hand in covering Pittsburgh sports and news since 2018 previously with KDKA Radio and 93.7 the Fan. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 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. Mark Madden: Jakob Chychrun would help Penguins reach the playoffs, but does that move make sense? But over the next two months, he wasn't quite himself, posting an .885 save percentage . Photo credit: Marc Sanchez/Icon Sportswire. A pair of former Penguins are looking for . PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Former Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury won the 2020-21 Vezina Trophy. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. It would allow the team to bring back Fleury and have space to pull off another reasonable acquisition. Not the worst plan B, especially if Fleury never reports. They just let you hear it through the grapevine. Foley didnt call Fleury to tell him hed been traded. Vegas just wanted to clear cap space. After beginning his career with the Pittsburgh Penguins, is there a chance Marc-Andre Fleury could finish his career with the franchise? 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. Gronk is now 33 and announced his retirement Tuesday along with a long Instagram post. Fleury has said to friends he would not need to be the No. Fleury is entering free agency. 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. Odds & lines subject to change. 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. I think there's a path here to the point where I predict Marc-Andre Fleury will return to the Penguins. The situation might not be any different in Pittsburgh for Flower however. Emphasis on interim. He had the job for, what, 15 minutes? Fleurys cap hit is $7 million. Subscribe. It was a no-brainer for GM Jim Rutherford. 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. 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. "I think there is a chance Fleury is coming back to Pittsburgh. Last season, Fleury went 26-10- with a 1.98 goals-against average, .928 save percentage and six shutouts in 36 starts and won the Vezina Trophy as the NHL's top goaltender. 1 goalie if returning to Pittsburgh, so long as the Penguins would grant a contractual clause that would allow him to end his career . It was a special night in Vegas as Marc-Andre Fleury returned and beat the Golden Knights to cheers from the Vegas fans. According to Rob Rossi of The Athletic, those within the organization are endorsing Fleurys return to Pittsburgh. Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski said he is retiring. He was the backbone of the team that went to the Stanley Cup. 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. NHL expert Ken Campbell says he talked to Fleury's agent Allan Walsh who confirmed that they found out about the trade via Twitter. The Penguins have $7.4 million in cap space. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Nick is a reporter for Inside the Penguins. 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. The RBI became an official stat in 1920. 1 pick and where he enjoyed so much success before he was left unprotected in the expansion draft. With . 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. 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. The Vegas Golden Knights could very well buyout the remaining years of Fleurys contract after this season, leaving Robin Lehner as the goalie of the future in Vegas and Fleury without a team Matt Murrays status as the starting goaltender in Pittsburgh has come into question this season with the sudden emergence of All-Star Tristan Jarry. Fleury needed to think all the way back to his first two seasons to recall another stretch as difficult as this. 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. We anticipate them both being back. The Pens would've received significant salary cap relief had McGinn been claimed. Lets dance!. However, he would most likely be a backup to Tristan Jarry in Pittsburgh as well. 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. 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. Enter the Pittsburgh Penguins who. Its another salary-cap dump triggered by the NHLs flat cap. Obviously, Marc-Andr Fleury will get the Pittsburgh game tomorrow. Hes an interim general manager. If Fleury retires, the situation changes. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. Share this: PITTSBURGH It was quite a scene in Pittsburgh on Tuesday night when Marc-Andre Fleury, one of the most beloved players in Penguins history, made his return to the city for the . Now, to what end? All tweets could be reposted. Especially because of the bridges he burned on the way out of town after the 2018 season. 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. Marc-Andre Fleury probably would love to return to Pittsburgh. 2023 Attraction Web S.E.C. 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. But we know thats not realistic.. I get all that. Pittsburgh Penguins Schedule, Roster, News, and Rumors | PensBurgh. If the Penguins can still get Fleury, they should. But his unhappiness is definite. Theres a chance [Marc-Andre] Fleury is coming back to Pittsburgh, Friedman said. 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 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. I might even be a bigger fan of Allvin now than I am of Fleury. 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. If youre a believer in chemistry, Fleurys departure badly damaged the Penguins. And I love it! But ever since Fleurys departure, some Penguins fans have long held some type of disdain for Murray. And are Steelers fans really going to allow themselves to believe that Rob Gronkowski is retiring? Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Video Play Button Now we all wait and see if they can pull it off. It's hard to find a player in the NHL more universally beloved than Marc-Andre Fleury. 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. By Ben Pope Jan 9, 2022, 4:30am PST The Pens would've received significant salary cap relief had McGinn been claimed. 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. (Evgeni Malkin being hurt could create cap room via Tampa Bays close friend, long-term injured reserve.). 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. 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. 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. 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. Pittsburghs ability to pay Fleury enough to return and the presence of Tristan Jarry may make such a reunion impossible, though. The Blackhawks currently only have $2.4 million in cap space and they still have a few outstanding free agents to lock up. 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. The guys discussed if Fleury's return to Pittsburgh would lead him to the starting role. 2023 Attraction Web S.E.C. As far as Cruz goes, he had an RBI single in the third inning. Its absurd. This has been a weird. I doubt it. Look, I understand the concept of Rutherford fishing to see if he could bring back Fleury in the offseason. The Penguins found themselves dragged back into the Fleury vortex Tuesday by an occurrence that had nothing to do with them. 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