Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. Another story about Marc-Andre Fleury and Pittsburgh. Fleury found out on Twitter. 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}. Sign up for our regular 'Penguins Newsletter' for all the latest. Fleury would fill seats. Here's something to bounce off a goalpost: Fleury should never have left the Penguins. Under Tomlins coaching in Pittsburgh, Brown had 837 receptions for 11,207 yards and 74 touchdowns. That would reduce their salary cap hit to $2.583 million next season and $3.083 million in 2021-22, according to . "I dont know, Rob. At least thats how coach Mike Tomlin put it on The Pivot podcast with former Steeler Ryan Clark. The Golden Knights have passed on multiple occasions. As far as Cruz goes, he had an RBI single in the third inning. The Vegas Golden Knights have reportedly "expressed interest" in a reunion with franchise legend Marc-Andre Fleury ahead of the NHL trade deadline. What money wouldve had to be moved out the door to make that happen? Honestly, I dont know. They werent here when Fleury was. 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. Mark Madden: Penguins' mangled defense needs a shakeup, but can management pull it off? Meanwhile, the Flower is trying to make his back to his old buddies in Pittsburgh. 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. 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. 1 pick in the 2003 NHL draft, spent 13 seasons in Pittsburgh and set team records for games and minutes played, wins and shutouts. At the end of the day, the Hawks control Fleurys future more than the other way around. Will the Penguins yet get Fleury? In his very, very small sample size with the Golden Knights, Lehner has gone 3-0-0 with a .940% save percentage. 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. 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. Western Pennsylvania's trusted news source. At least one member of the Pittsburgh Penguins hockey ops "wouldn't be surprised" if Fleury wound up back in Pittsburgh. 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. It was a special night in Vegas as Marc-Andre Fleury returned and beat the Golden Knights to cheers from the Vegas fans. 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. 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. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Honestly, I dont know. A few months ago, Pittsburgh had no reason to want. Friedman mentioned there was a chance he thought Fleury would be coming back to Pittsburgh, when he hits free agency. If Fleury retires, the situation changes. While there are decent goalie prospects in the Penguins system, they are not ready for the jump to the NHL, even as a backup. Rutherford is a two-time Stanley Cup-winning general manager. He is also the co-host of the Tip of the Ice-Burgh Podcast talking all things Penguins. The Penguins were reportedly linked to a few trade candidates on Tuesday. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. 2023 Attraction Web S.E.C. 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. On that night, longtime Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury was selected by the Vegas Golden Knights in the Expansion Draft. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. In Pittsburgh, discussing Marc-Andre Fleury will never go away. This has been a weird. So can not knowing when your next start might be or drawing the tough assignment in back-to-back games. Fleury doesnt make Hextall and Burke feel warm and fuzzy. Elliotte Friedman of Hockey Night in Canada stopped by Pat McAfees show to talk some hockey. 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. Watch as Marc-Andre Fleury gets a standing ovation from Pittsburgh after the Penguins play a tribute video for him in his return. Presuming Fleury is keen on coming back to Pittsburgh as a backup/safety net/mentor to Jarry is a dreamers' folly. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. #FleuryWatch is in its fifth year. The hockey world is not simple. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports. Try to poke-check holes in Fleury's legacy. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). But ever since Fleurys departure, some Penguins fans have long held some type of disdain for Murray. Yet, for all those reasons, it is no wonder why McKenzie is saying the Golden Knights are giving the proposal a hard no.. And he was going to have it for about 15 more. "I want to stay in Vegas," Fleury told The Athletic's Jesse Granger . 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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. It's become almost inevitable, and now it seems more. GM Ron Hextall theoretically could have traded for Fleury now and fixed the cap later. It's all stuff Fleury, 32 -- who had been Pittsburgh's starting goalie from 2005-06 until . Then again, I thought Fleury winning the Vezina precluded Vegas trading him. No one connected to the Penguins trusts Tristan Jarry after his horrific performance against the New York Islanders in the playoffs. Vegas decided it was Robin Lehner who they would move forward with and hes a very capable netminder. Fleury, 33, was drafted by the Penguins. 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. Its an extension of a non-stop discussion, really. Rob Rossi (@Real_RobRossi) July 28, 2021. Transfer portal signings. Gronkowski retired prior to the 2019 season. 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. Fleury needed to think all the way back to his first two seasons to recall another stretch as difficult as this. Tristan Jarry would likely be the piece being moved to Chicago in any deal for Fleury. Penguins fans have been calling for Murrays head for a while now, and many only want to see Fleury as a Penguins netminder. Especially with Jarrys struggles so far in 2021. We can sit around and chop that up like its a realistic conversation. 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. Penguins acquire Mikael Granlund from Nashville Predators, Rating the Penguins competition for a Wild Card spot. Marc-Andre Fleury's second return to Pittsburgh won't be like his first. The Vegas Golden Knights traded goalie Marc-Andre Fleury unceremoniously to the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday. In seven regular season games against the Steelers, Gronkowski had 41 catches for 685 yards (97.9 per game) and scored 8 touchdowns. Mike Tomlin shoots down talk of Antonio Brown returning to the Steelers. 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. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Now Fleury is entering the final year of his current contract . I get all that. A couple of other items, though. The RBI became an official stat in 1920. Theyd also have a gaping hole in net with last years Vezina winner not suiting up and with any free agent goalies already being signed by the time the season rolls around, the Hawks would be in a bad spot. Analysis: New Penguins forward Mikael Granlund isn't a rental. The veteran netminder has been linked to a return to the. 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. I dont know if being there after not playing for the team for so long I really dont know.". 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. The Penguins found themselves dragged back into the. The business side of the deal makes it tough, regardless of how hard this is pulling on our all heartstrings. That being said, Tomlin gushed about Browns time with the Steelers. Fleury still has the skill and stamina to perform as a starter in the NHL despite his advanced age, but Jarry is the Penguins top goalie. Vegas just wanted to clear cap space. Fleury is entering free agency. Pittsburghs ability to pay Fleury enough to return and the presence of Tristan Jarry may make such a reunion impossible, though. 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. The Hawks may not have much leverage in trade talks with the Penguins at that point, but considering they got Fleury for a fringe minor leaguer, they may still be able to get an asset to contribute to their present and future plans. Marc-Andre Fleury is one of the nicest guys in the entire NHL. Now Fleury is a Blackhawk, assuming he shows up in Chicago. 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. There is even some speculation Fleury could retire. 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. Or perhaps he just wanted one trade legacy that he knew most Penguins fans would love with his limited run of being in charge. PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Former Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury won the 2020-21 Vezina Trophy. 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. Published on September 25, 2020 at 6:08 a.m. Well see what happens. Fleury has been fantastic. 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%). 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 . 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. 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. 1 pick and where he enjoyed so much success before he was left unprotected in the expansion draft. Fleury has said to friends he would not need to be the No. Goalie Robin Lehner was acquired in February of that year. 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 . "I think there is a chance Fleury is coming back to Pittsburgh. Now that he has decided to play for the Blackhawks, any. But the inference that an eventual return to Pittsburgh played a role in his thought process at the time might be. 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. When Fleury was selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins with the No. Ever since Fleury was taken by the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2017 Expansion Draft, there has been talk about a return to Pittsburgh. About the work ethic of that dude. In terms of putting a helmet on and running out of the tunnel and playing ball and stuff like that, Tomlin said. 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. Again, the Blackhawks are expecting Fleury to be their No. 2023 NFL Mock Draft. Published on October 16, 2021 at 4:13 p.m. He illuminated the Penguins locker room. (Fortunately, I get paid over and over.) It's become almost inevitable, and now it seems more. But Vegas owner Bill Foley vetoed that deal because of Fleurys value to the franchise since its inception in 2017. 2023 Trib Total Media | All Rights Reserved. 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. ", "Im not sure what I want to do at all. Buffalo, Ottawa, Minnesota and Colorado are other teams that Fleury could be dealt to. Imagine your job was being relocated to the other side of the country and your boss never told you. Maybe Allvin was trying to impress the Penguins brass by doing something that Rutherford couldnt. Could Marc-Andre Fleury and the Penguins reunite? Saturday back in Pittsburgh was no different, as Flower showed up early to pull a prank on former teammate Kris Letang. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. For his playoff career, he has a record of 84-64 with . I kick around all those subplots with Pittsburgh native and Puck Off Podcast host Joe Bartnick during Fridays Breakfast With Benz podcast. 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. All rights reserved. We have more clarity on the NHL trade request by John Klingberg, the price on [] 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. SHARE THIS. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Henrik Lundquist, 459, 2.43, .918. Perhaps better said, theyll believe it when they dont see him in a Bucs uniform at Heinz Field in Week 6. 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. Not to mention what that would do to Tristan Jarrys confidence. Its Jarrys net and not even a future Hall of Famer should take it from him. His legacy still has plenty of hockey to be added to it and it should include another stint in Pittsburgh. But the money wasnt close.. But his unhappiness is definite. The guys discussed if Fleury's return to Pittsburgh would lead him to the starting role. Fleurys cap hit is $7 million. The Vegas Golden Knights welcomed back former goalie Marc-Andr Fleury with a tribute video that was followed by a standing ovation from the crowd at T-Mobil. 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. The position of 'starter' is where there could be a snag between Fleury and the Penguins. We shoulda kept Flower! The list of Facebook commenters and their complaints can go on and on. 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. About the fearlessness that he played the game.. 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. I really like it here. That way he could make a pitch to keep the job full-time. 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. Minor league report: Penguins lose 3rd consecutive game. 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