Watch as Marc-Andre Fleury gets a standing ovation from Pittsburgh after the Penguins play a tribute video for him in his return. In terms of putting a helmet on and running out of the tunnel and playing ball and stuff like that, Tomlin said. 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. Vegas . I appreciate that dude in ways I cant explain. When Fleury was selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins with the No. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. 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. Vegas trades Fleury to Chicago as goalie carousel spins Advertisement. A couple of other items, though. Fleury also has a long track record of playoff success dating back to his time with the Pittsburgh Penguins, where he won three Stanley Cups. The guys discussed if Fleury's return to Pittsburgh would lead him to the starting role. In 2013, he was replaced in the playoffs by Tomas Vokoun after going 23-8 in the. Lets see how fast she can go!. 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. Because he was, like, I might want to go back to Pittsburgh. 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. Thats what his predecessor, Jim Rutherford, would have done. 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. The move would be welcomed by ownership, the team, the fan base and all the Fleury fans around the game. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Also, the Knights are 8-1-1 atop a very tight Western Conference. 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. All rights reserved. How much: Rutherford admits he broke an unwritten rule among GM's to contact Vegas manager Kelly McCrimmon during the. Sometimes the greatest hockey trade is the one you don't make. 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. Here's something to bounce off a goalpost: Fleury should never have left the Penguins. 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. They would head into next season stronger in net than they were last with Jarry and more financially flexible. Buffalo, Ottawa, Minnesota and Colorado are other teams that Fleury could be dealt to. 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. It's become almost inevitable, and now it seems more possible than ever. Not to mention what that would do to Tristan Jarrys confidence. Its like Allvin had longed to be drunk with power, and he was going to be Tom Brady at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers boat parade. Ever since Fleury was taken by the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2017 Expansion Draft, there has been talk about a return to Pittsburgh. Fleury's best moments as a Penguin came when he backstopped the club to back-to-back Stanley Cup Final appearances in 2008 and '09. . The Pens would've received significant salary cap relief had McGinn been claimed. His glove hand is the worst in the league. A pair of former Penguins are looking for . 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 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. 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. Fleurys cap hit is $7 million. 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. His agent, Allen Walsh, tweeted. DeBoer turned to Lehner every time an excuse beckoned. It's become almost inevitable, and now it seems more. The Penguins chose to protect Murray over Fleury back during the 2017 expansion draft, when Vegas took him. It's not. And did this have anything to do with Rutherfords decision to walk away? It's become almost inevitable, and now it seems more. Fleurys enthusiasm bubbled over. Meanwhile, the Flower is trying to make his back to his old buddies in Pittsburgh. Rumor: Marc-Andre Fleury heading back to Pittsburgh Shug McSween. If they wanted to re-acquire Fleury, they could have. Penguins acquire forward Mikael Granlund from Predators, Penguins trade forward Teddy Blueger to Golden Knights, Penguins sign defensive prospect Isaac Belliveau, Western Pennsylvania's trusted news source. Hes an interim general manager. Especially because of the bridges he burned on the way out of town after the 2018 season. Hes not as athletic as Fleury. According to Rob Rossi of The Athletic, those within the organization are endorsing Fleurys return to Pittsburgh. Are the Penguins the Best Team of the Salary Cap Era? 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. Fleury spent over a decade with the Penguins and left one of the best legacies of any player to put on the jersey. Minor league report: Penguins lose 3rd consecutive game. 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. 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. 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. And the Penguins have little to give back in return. Honestly, I dont know. 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. Im only renting this car. He called it "possible" and cited how the goaltender did not want to be . I kick around all those subplots with Pittsburgh native and Puck Off Podcast host Joe Bartnick during Fridays Breakfast With Benz podcast. Not til Fleury comes back to the Penguins, and probably not even then. Gronk is now 33 and announced his retirement Tuesday along with a long Instagram post. They just let you hear it through the grapevine. 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. 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. Ever since Fleury was taken by the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2017 Expansion Draft, there has been talk about a return to Pittsburgh. Friedman said that a return of Marc-Andre Fleury to Pittsburgh isnt out of the question. What craziness might Wednesday bring as we get closer to the trade deadline? One report says the Penguins arent interested in getting Fleury back. Will Fleury re-sign with the Penguins as a free agent after the coming season is completed? Tim Benz is a Tribune-Review staff writer. But he is in line for a hefty payday nonetheless. The Penguins found themselves dragged back into the. Transfer portal signings. 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. 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. With . Tracking LeBron's scoring record chase. 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. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. 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. I think there's a path here to the point where I predict Marc-Andre Fleury will return to the Penguins. A return to Pittsburgh would be a perfect storybook ending for Fleury, even if he's willing to play backup. 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. After the Penguins' morning skate, Letang said . This was the coach overruling the owner. 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. Hes a Hall of Famer looking to bring back a three-time Cup champion, who he had no choice but to trade after 2017. 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. Who will start in the playoffsRobin Lehner or Marc-Andre Fleury? The youth surge continues with the Pirates. I think there is a chance Fleury is coming back to Pittsburgh. Fleury holds some leverage. I really like it here. 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. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. Fleurys reluctance to play for Washington isnt new news. Marc-Andre Fleury is one of the nicest guys in the entire NHL. 2023 Trib Total Media | All Rights Reserved. I dont think enough gets said about the will of that dude. They werent here when Fleury was. You never know, but its a very good impression here so far.. But does he make them better? You can contact Tim at tbenz@triblive.com or via Twitter. If he retires, Chicago wouldnt be on the hook for the $7 million hed count against the salary cap. For those who jumped straight to the comments section without reading further, let me clarify and add context. Ever since Fleury was taken by the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2017 Expansion Draft, there has been talk about a return to Pittsburgh. NHL expert Ken Campbell says he talked to Fleury's agent Allan Walsh who confirmed that they found out about the trade via Twitter. Tristan Jarry would likely be the piece being moved to Chicago in any deal for Fleury. Which it may not. Penguins ownership and upper management value Fleury. If Fleury decides to play, the Hawks will shuffle other pieces to clear cap space. 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. 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. 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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. 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. Fleury doesnt make Hextall and Burke feel warm and fuzzy. Then again, I thought Fleury winning the Vezina precluded Vegas trading him. Fleury is entering free agency. Enter the Pittsburgh Penguins who drafted Fleury with the No. 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. Its another salary-cap dump triggered by the NHLs flat cap. 1 goaltender next season. At least nothing that wouldnt be a massive subtraction from their current roster. The Vegas Golden Knights have reportedly "expressed interest" in a reunion with franchise legend Marc-Andre Fleury ahead of the NHL trade deadline. That's not revisionist history. Fleury has said to friends he would not need to be the No. 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. 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. Rating the Penguins competition for a Wild Card spot. 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. 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. Or perhaps he just wanted one trade legacy that he knew most Penguins fans would love with his limited run of being in charge. But how much do Hextall and president of hockey ops Brian Burke value him? Published on October 16, 2021 at 4:13 p.m. Gustavsson had saved about 9.3 goals above expected in 20 games played. No one connected to the Penguins trusts Tristan Jarry after his horrific performance against the New York Islanders in the playoffs. "It was good to get it out of the way . Marc-Andr Fleury made another return to Pittsburgh last night. (Its not.). 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. Photo credit: Marc Sanchez/Icon Sportswire. Rutherford is a two-time Stanley Cup-winning general manager. Whoever plays goal for the Penguins wont be as good as Fleury and will be compared to Fleury non-stop all season. 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. At least $1.5 million will go to winger Zach Aston-Reese, a restricted free agent who got a qualifying offer from the Penguins. Honestly, I dont know. Ask Jim Rutherford. Robert Rossi. Fleury has been fantastic. And more importantly, for a cap-strapped team like the Penguins, Murray was younger by a decade and a cheaper option. 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. The guys also talked about what the fan reaction would be and how it could impact Sidney Crosby in a positive way. Fleury, 36, is the reigning and defending Vezina Trophy winner as the NHLs best goalie. While Marc-Andre Fleury still hasnt heard from anybody with the Vegas Golden Knights, he has apparently been traded to Chicago. 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. At present, Fleury is playing and playing well. This comes after previous chatter of Fleury considering retirement following his being traded from Vegas to Chicago last week. Chicagos offer wasnt a factor. 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