Former Steeler Antonio Brown will soon return to Pittsburgh to show off his musical talents. Marc-Andr Fleury made another return to Pittsburgh last night. Hes a Hall of Famer looking to bring back a three-time Cup champion, who he had no choice but to trade after 2017. The Pittsburgh Penguins 10-game win streak ended with a thud after the Dallas Stars scored two late goals. 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. So can not knowing when your next start might be or drawing the tough assignment in back-to-back games. Allvin essentially says, Oh, well. Mike Tomlin shoots down talk of Antonio Brown returning to the Steelers. But Allvin? Published on September 25, 2020 at 6:08 a.m. It's hard to find a player in the NHL more universally beloved than Marc-Andre Fleury. I doubt it. Former Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford was at the forefront of those talks during the offseason. A few months ago, Pittsburgh had no reason to want. Marc-Andre Fleury's second return to Pittsburgh won't be like his first. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). I might even be a bigger fan of Allvin now than I am of Fleury. 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. 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. Fleury has been fantastic. The Blackhawks currently only have $2.4 million in cap space and they still have a few outstanding free agents to lock up. 1 pick in the 2003 NHL draft, spent 13 seasons in Pittsburgh and set team records for games and minutes played, wins and shutouts. 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. Buffalo, Ottawa, Minnesota and Colorado are other teams that Fleury could be dealt to. Hes not as athletic as Fleury. 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. Fleury was the face of the Golden Knights franchise from the moment he stepped through the curtain at the expansion draft in 2017. It appears a reunion between the Penguins and the reigning Vezina Trophy winner is not likely. However, even in a ceremonial capacity (as Brown suggested), that seems like a long shot. Minor league report: Penguins lose 3rd consecutive game. Marc-Andr Fleury (born November 28, 1984) is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League (NHL). This meshes with the idea that Pittsburgh could look for a Fleury reunion. 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It's become almost inevitable, and now it seems more. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Imagine your job was being relocated to the other side of the country and your boss never told you. 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. They would head into next season stronger in net than they were last with Jarry and more financially flexible. M. So when word leaked on social media that he was traded from the Vegas Golden Knights to the Chicago . Vegas decided it was Robin Lehner who they would move forward with and hes a very capable netminder. It would allow the team to bring back Fleury and have space to pull off another reasonable acquisition. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. You have to admit a Fleury-Penguins reunion sounds almost too good to be true, especially with the Pens lack of cap space to get him back on board. 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. Tim Benz is a Tribune-Review staff writer. Peter DeBoer got hired to coach Vegas in January 2020. Goalie Robin Lehner was acquired in February of that year. "I dont know," said Fleury as per Penguins insiderRob Rossi. 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. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. 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. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Now Fleury is a Blackhawk, assuming he shows up in Chicago. At least nothing that wouldnt be a massive subtraction from their current roster. 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. In his very, very small sample size with the Golden Knights, Lehner has gone 3-0-0 with a .940% save percentage. Again, the Blackhawks are expecting Fleury to be their No. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. 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 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. Rutherford had a trade in place to re-acquire Fleury before this past season. 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. 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. In Pittsburgh, discussing Marc-Andre Fleury will never go away. 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. 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. Manage Settings Lets dance!. 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. We have more clarity on the NHL trade request by John Klingberg, the price on [] Or how much of the salary were the Pens expecting Vegas to eat? The business side of the deal makes it tough, regardless of how hard this is pulling on our all heartstrings. 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 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. They need him back, especially if they legit think the championship window is still open. The Penguins, meaning Rutherford, really wanted to get Fleury back in 2020. Meanwhile, the guy. 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. 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. 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. One report says the Penguins arent interested in getting Fleury back. All emails are subject to publication unless specified otherwise. 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. Elliotte Friedman of Hockey Night in Canada stopped by Pat McAfees show to talk some hockey. Enter the Pittsburgh Penguins who. The Marc-Andre Fleury drama has taken a new twist. Antonio Brown has expressed his desire to come back to Pittsburgh and retire as a Pittsburgh Steeler. Foley didnt call Fleury to tell him hed been traded. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. At the end of the day, the Hawks control Fleurys future more than the other way around. 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. Marc-Andre Fleury could come home to Pittsburgh and act as the mentor to Jarry in the final few seasons of his professional career. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. 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. 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. 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. Photo credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports. 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. I get all that. 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. That would align with Sidney Crosbys remaining deal. 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. "I think there is a chance Fleury is coming back to Pittsburgh. 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. Were it, Vegas management would reward Fleury . When Fleury was selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins with the No. Fleury may be a future Hall of Famer, but he's never been traded during a season before, was leaving his family behind, and Talbot felt for him, saying, "I was traded midseason before. Murray stepped in when Fleury went down on the . Fleury, 33, was drafted by the Penguins. That being said, Tomlin gushed about Browns time with the Steelers. 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. Vegas gave him away for nothing. Mark Madden: Penguins' mangled defense needs a shakeup, but can management pull it off? GM Ron Hextall theoretically could have traded for Fleury now and fixed the cap later. #FleuryWatch is in its fifth year. Their sellout streak of 633 seems in jeopardy. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Analysis: New Penguins forward Mikael Granlund isn't a rental. Saturday back in Pittsburgh was no different, as Flower showed up early to pull a prank on former teammate Kris Letang. Theres a chance [Marc-Andre] Fleury is coming back to Pittsburgh, Friedman said. Especially with Jarrys struggles so far in 2021. 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. 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. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. 2023 Trib Total Media | All Rights Reserved. Goalie depth was a question. 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. Fleurys reluctance to play for Washington isnt new news. 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. For those who jumped straight to the comments section without reading further, let me clarify and add context. If that matters at all to the franchise anymore. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. But he wouldnt be traded to the Capitals because he was like I might want to go back to Pittsburgh.. No . Rumor: Marc-Andre Fleury heading back to Pittsburgh Shug McSween. Could Marc-Andre Fleury and the Penguins reunite? They traded for him because they legitimately want him in the fold. 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. According to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, Marc-Andre Fleury is likely heading back to the Pittsburgh Penguins this offseason. 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. ", "Im not sure what I want to do at all. Thats likely true. 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 . Bligh Madris and Oneil Cruz continue to reach rarified air early in their call-ups to the Pirates. Yall know that aint happening. Vegas . Lets see how fast she can go!. 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. 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. Enter the Pittsburgh Penguins who drafted Fleury with the No. 159 Its absurd. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. You can contact Tim at tbenz@triblive.com or via Twitter. 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. What craziness might Wednesday bring as we get closer to the trade deadline? Marc-Andre Fleury probably would love to return to Pittsburgh. Fleury has said to friends he would not need to be the No. 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 . If youre a believer in chemistry, Fleurys departure badly damaged the Penguins. In seven regular season games against the Steelers, Gronkowski had 41 catches for 685 yards (97.9 per game) and scored 8 touchdowns. 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. Share it Tweet Share it Pin it. Honestly, I dont know. 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. I appreciate that dude in ways I cant explain. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Nick is a reporter for Inside the Penguins. The Golden Knights have passed on multiple occasions. Murrays contract situation will surely be on the mind of general manger Jim Rutherford once this season ends. The hockey world is not simple. The move would be welcomed by ownership, the team, the fan base and all the Fleury fans around the game. 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. All rights reserved. His former teammates might keep on calling, we doubt Flower will return to Pittsburgh. Now that he has decided to play for the Blackhawks, any. 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. Now we all wait and see if they can pull it off. 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. That never happened to Jacques Plante. 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. Hes an interim general manager. 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 You never know, but its a very good impression here so far.. I wouldve loved to see a reunion happen. in the Steel City pic.twitter.com/XfzvD9dv3q Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) October 16, 2021 Published on October 16, 2021 at 4:13 p.m. All but certain to lose 32-year-old Fleury after these playoffs to the Vegas Golden Knights or somewhere else . 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. 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. 2023 Attraction Web S.E.C. Friedman said that a return of Marc-Andre Fleury to Pittsburgh isnt out of the question. Presuming Fleury is keen on coming back to Pittsburgh as a backup/safety net/mentor to Jarry is a dreamers' folly. 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. Marc-Andre Fleury is currently the Golden Knights leader in Conn Smythe odds at +600. His agent, Allen Walsh, tweeted. But he came back in 2020 to reunite with former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady in Tampa. Afterward, he threw his . Elliotte Friedman had another interesting comment today - he thinks Marc-Andre Fleury could be coming back to Pittsburgh. 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. Vegas just wanted to clear cap space. The chemistry and bond the likes of Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang, Evgeni Malkin, and Fleury have is what friendships are made of. Also, the Knights are 8-1-1 atop a very tight Western Conference. All that loyalty and sentiment somehow vanished in a years time despite Fleury winning the Vezina. 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. It's not an indication of trade talks. 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. 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, 36, is the reigning and defending Vezina Trophy winner as the NHLs best goalie. Fleurys enthusiasm bubbled over. But ever since Fleurys departure, some Penguins fans have long held some type of disdain for Murray. And did this have anything to do with Rutherfords decision to walk away? He is also the co-host of the Tip of the Ice-Burgh Podcast talking all things Penguins. Fleury found out on Twitter. And the Penguins have little to give back in return. Shane Seney Sunday, April 17, 2022 Minnesota Wild , Pittsburgh Penguins. Its an extension of a non-stop discussion, really. The Vegas Golden Knights have reportedly "expressed interest" in a reunion with franchise legend Marc-Andre Fleury ahead of the NHL trade deadline. 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. That way he could make a pitch to keep the job full-time. There was a ton of discussion throughout . How much: Rutherford admits he broke an unwritten rule among GM's to contact Vegas manager Kelly McCrimmon during the. is we had nine great years, Tomlin said. Gambling problem? Less than a week after speculation was arising that a reunion between the Penguins and Marc-Andre Fleury could be possible, it appears the chances of that reunion happening are extremely unlikely. 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). If a deal can't be worked out, the Knights could buy out Fleury's contract. This has been a weird. Are the Penguins the Best Team of the Salary Cap Era? Through his first 32 games, Fleury was just below average, allowing about 1.9 more goals than expected based on his workload. 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