For those who jumped straight to the comments section without reading further, let me clarify and add context. The RBI became an official stat in 1920. The Penguins, meaning Rutherford, really wanted to get Fleury back in 2020. Marc-Andre Fleury could come home to Pittsburgh and act as the mentor to Jarry in the final few seasons of his professional career. Sign up for our regular 'Penguins Newsletter' for all the latest. If Fleury retires, the situation changes. But the money wasnt close.. You can contact Tim at tbenz@triblive.com or via Twitter. NHL Rumors: Penguins & Fleury Reunion Coming. Henrik Lundquist, 459, 2.43, .918. 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 he wouldnt be traded to the Capitals. It's also hard to find a . I think Steelers fans will believe it when they see it. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. Hes an interim general manager. 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. Its absurd. The veteran netminder has been done wrong by the Golden Knights and its time for the Penguins to step in and bring home the Flower. Shane Seney Sunday, April 17, 2022 Minnesota Wild , Pittsburgh Penguins. "I want to stay in Vegas," Fleury told The Athletic's Jesse Granger . He is also the co-host of the Tip of the Ice-Burgh Podcast talking all things Penguins. In Pittsburgh, rumors are swirling around that Matt Murray will be out of Pittsburgh sooner rather than later. If all of McKenzies report is accurate, lets talk about my guy Patrik Allvin! 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. Rumor: Marc-Andre Fleury heading back to Pittsburgh Shug McSween. But does he make them better? Fleury was the face of the Golden Knights franchise from the moment he stepped through the curtain at the expansion draft in 2017. His former teammates might keep on calling, we doubt Flower will return to Pittsburgh. Elliotte Friedman of Hockey Night in Canada stopped by Pat McAfees show to talk some hockey. Murray stepped in when Fleury went down on the . At least $1.5 million will go to winger Zach Aston-Reese, a restricted free agent who got a qualifying offer from the Penguins. He could choose to not report to the Blackhawks and refuse to play for them. Now we all wait and see if they can pull it off. 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. The Penguins have $7.4 million in cap space. Gambling problem? 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. If they wanted to re-acquire Fleury, they could have. Vegas gave him away for nothing. Vegas is not under the pressure that perhaps they may have felt a few months ago to move on. Thats what his predecessor, Jim Rutherford, would have done. But over the next two months, he wasn't quite himself, posting an .885 save percentage . It was a special night in Vegas as Marc-Andre Fleury returned and beat the Golden Knights to cheers from the Vegas fans. 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. If Fleury digs his heels in the ice and refuses to play for Chicago at any cost, the Hawks may have no other choice than to trade him to the Penguins who have a dire need for a goalie. 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. Transfer portal signings. Of course, with McAfees Western Pennsylvania roots, there was plenty of Penguins discussion. The Penguins fandom has never been quite the same since June 21, 2017. You can contact Tim at tbenz@triblive.com or via Twitter. 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. Penguins acquire Mikael Granlund from Nashville Predators, Rating the Penguins competition for a Wild Card spot. 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 Penguins fans have been calling for Murrays head for a while now, and many only want to see Fleury as a Penguins netminder. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Fleury said he was glad the tribute video was shown before the game rather than during it, saying it would have been hard to get through the game otherwise. Evgeni Malkin and Penguins Not Close with New Contract. Thats likely true. 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. Poni said a Fleury return would bolster the goalie depth chart . Fleurys reluctance to play for Washington isnt new news. Gronkowski retired prior to the 2019 season. He was available. Who cares if the idea makes any sense or not? Robert Rossi. Now Fleury is entering the final year of his current contract and is doing so coming off the heels of a trade to the Chicago Blackhawks that, by all accounts, he wasn't a very big fan of. 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. 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. It's become almost inevitable, and now it seems more possible than ever. 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. Rutherford had a trade in place to re-acquire Fleury before this past season. But lets get beyond all this bothersome pragmatism. The Golden Knights have passed on multiple occasions. This meshes with the idea that Pittsburgh could look for a Fleury reunion. Theres a chance [Marc-Andre] Fleury is coming back to Pittsburgh, Friedman said. 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. The guys also talked about what the fan reaction would be and how it could impact Sidney Crosby in a positive way. I think there is a chance Fleury is coming back to Pittsburgh. 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. A few months ago, Pittsburgh had no reason to want. Last year, Washington wanted Fleury really bad. Gustavsson had saved about 9.3 goals above expected in 20 games played. DeSmith and Domingue are both due for new deals and the Penguins shouldnt be afraid to let both 30-year-old backups hit the open market. Its Jarrys net and not even a future Hall of Famer should take it from him. If Hextall and Burke are looking for some serious street cred, they can be known as the executives who reunited the Beatles in Pittsburgh. They just let you hear it through the grapevine. Brandon Hagel and Alex Nylander also need new contracts regardless. A pair of former Penguins are looking for . Im only renting this car. 1 goaltender next season. Fleury spent over a decade with the Penguins and left one of the best legacies of any player to put on the jersey. If he retires, Chicago wouldnt be on the hook for the $7 million hed count against the salary cap. Vegas . It's not an indication of trade talks. In his very, very small sample size with the Golden Knights, Lehner has gone 3-0-0 with a .940% save percentage. 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. It's going to be an interesting offseason in Pittsburgh to say the very least. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 2023 Attraction Web S.E.C. Not the worst plan B, especially if Fleury never reports. M. So when word leaked on social media that he was traded from the Vegas Golden Knights to the Chicago . 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. According to Rob Rossi of The Athletic, those within the organization are endorsing Fleurys return to Pittsburgh. That never happened to Jacques Plante. The Vegas Golden Knights have reportedly "expressed interest" in a reunion with franchise legend Marc-Andre Fleury ahead of the NHL trade deadline. Vegas decided it was Robin Lehner who they would move forward with and hes a very capable netminder. 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. It's become almost inevitable, and now it seems more. This prompted many pundits to wonder if Fleury would get moved or even ask for a trade. 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. 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. Even if the Penguins don't go that route, they could look to deal for a new goaltender in the coming days. Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury makes a save on the Penguins Juuso Riikola in the third period Oct. 19, 2019, at PPG Paints Arena. 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. The biggest question for the Vegas Golden Knights this offseason is going to be how they handle their suddenly complex goaltending situation.. Marc-Andre Fleury, the face of the franchise, remains . Yet, for all those reasons, it is no wonder why McKenzie is saying the Golden Knights are giving the proposal a hard no.. Allvin essentially says, Oh, well. 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. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. 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. We have more clarity on the NHL trade request by John Klingberg, the price on [] Buffalo, Ottawa, Minnesota and Colorado are other teams that Fleury could be dealt to. 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. Dick Stuart was the other. Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports. I doubt it. That way he could make a pitch to keep the job full-time. In Pittsburgh, discussing Marc-Andre Fleury will never go away. Was there anything bogging down talks on Pittsburghs end? 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. I dont know if being there after not playing for the team for so long I really dont know.". Foley didnt call Fleury to tell him hed been traded. In Pittsburgh, discussing Marc-Andre Fleury will never go away. 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. 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. 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. Sure, there would be a certain level of risk involved here for Hextall and Burke, but its worth it. Im a self-admitted Flower sycophant. Murrays contract situation will surely be on the mind of general manger Jim Rutherford once this season ends. "Wouldn't be surprised" is NOT an NHL trade rumor. Hes not as athletic as Fleury. Goalie Robin Lehner was acquired in February of that year. 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. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. Then again, the Golden Knights can argue that Lehner should start over Marc-Andre Fleury in Game 4 for more . 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}. And, apparently, he was completely aware of that likelihood. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. The Penguins need a goaltender. The Pens would've received significant salary cap relief had McGinn been claimed. They traded for him because they legitimately want him in the fold. 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. 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. At least hed have a standout line on his resume for his next general manager interview. At least nothing that wouldnt be a massive subtraction from their current roster. What Ill say about A.B. Drafted out of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) first overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, Fleury played major junior for four seasons with the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles, earning both the Mike Bossy . The move would be welcomed by ownership, the team, the fan base and all the Fleury fans around the game. Marc-Andre Fleury's second return to Pittsburgh won't be like his first. 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. Published on October 16, 2021 at 4:13 p.m. Make sure you bookmark Inside the Penguins for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns and so much more! "I think there is a chance Fleury is coming back to Pittsburgh. Their sellout streak of 633 seems in jeopardy. 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. 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. He did so in 1958. Peter DeBoer got hired to coach Vegas in January 2020. 1 goalie if returning to Pittsburgh, so long as the Penguins would grant a contractual clause that would allow him to end his career . Fleury will come back on Oct. 16, as a member of the Chicago Blackhawks. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports. 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. While there are decent goalie prospects in the Penguins system, they are not ready for the jump to the NHL, even as a backup. Or perhaps he just wanted one trade legacy that he knew most Penguins fans would love with his limited run of being in charge. Its an extension of a non-stop discussion, really. 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. There was a ton of discussion throughout . Fleurys cap hit is $7 million. Fleury, the No. Its a hard concept for fans to stomach, but if he doesnt want to do it, hes made plenty of money in his career. My first thought was, of course, Vegas said no. Why would the Golden Knights say yes? This offseason, two of those goaltenders are unrestricted free agents and the Penguins will have some holes to fill in net. Marc-Andre Fleury probably would love to return to Pittsburgh. The Blackhawks currently only have $2.4 million in cap space and they still have a few outstanding free agents to lock up. 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