Who cares if the idea makes any sense or not? Published on October 16, 2021 at 4:13 p.m. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. The Blackhawks currently only have $2.4 million in cap space and they still have a few outstanding free agents to lock up. The hockey world is not simple. He was the backbone of the team that went to the Stanley Cup. A couple of other items, though. If that matters at all to the franchise anymore. 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.. It's not an indication of trade talks. The Penguins, meaning Rutherford, really wanted to get Fleury back in 2020. #JagrWatch lasted several weeks. Imagine your job was being relocated to the other side of the country and your boss never told you. Vegas decided it was Robin Lehner who they would move forward with and hes a very capable netminder. Fleury spent over a decade with the Penguins and left one of the best legacies of any player to put on the jersey. Its a hard concept for fans to stomach, but if he doesnt want to do it, hes made plenty of money in his career. 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. I think Steelers fans will believe it when they see it. Under Tomlins coaching in Pittsburgh, Brown had 837 receptions for 11,207 yards and 74 touchdowns. Who was offered in exchange by either Allvin or Rutherford? Fleury was the face of the Golden Knights franchise from the moment he stepped through the curtain at the expansion draft in 2017. But he came back in 2020 to reunite with former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady in Tampa. Pittsburgh is special. Enter the Pittsburgh Penguins who. It was a special night in Vegas as Marc-Andre Fleury returned and beat the Golden Knights to cheers from the Vegas fans. And I love it! However, the Penguins arent optimistic the Blackhawks will just move on and trade him in any sort of timely manner. The chemistry and bond the likes of Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang, Evgeni Malkin, and Fleury have is what friendships are made of. Advertisement. He could choose to not report to the Blackhawks and refuse to play for them. 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. 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. Peter DeBoer got hired to coach Vegas in January 2020. 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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. 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 . 1 goaltender next season. Marc-Andre Fleury is currently the Golden Knights leader in Conn Smythe odds at +600. 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Who will start in the playoffsRobin Lehner or Marc-Andre Fleury? It would allow the team to bring back Fleury and have space to pull off another reasonable acquisition. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. 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}. Will Fleury re-sign with the Penguins as a free agent after the coming season is completed? Minor league report: Penguins lose 3rd consecutive game. 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. I feel like Im writing the same column over and over. 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. Its an extension of a non-stop discussion, really. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. This prompted many pundits to wonder if Fleury would get moved or even ask for a trade. The guys discussed if Fleury's return to Pittsburgh would lead him to the starting role. Marc-Andre will be taking time to discuss his situation with his family and seriously evaluate his hockey future at this time. Its another salary-cap dump triggered by the NHLs flat cap. Having shaken off a difficult opening month to this season, March-Andre Fleury has returned to the form that won him the Vezina Trophy last year. 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. It's hard to find a player in the NHL more universally beloved than Marc-Andre Fleury. 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. There was a ton of discussion throughout . Lets dance!. Presuming Fleury is keen on coming back to Pittsburgh as a backup/safety net/mentor to Jarry is a dreamers' folly. Interim Penguins GM Patrik Allvin tried as recently as a couple of weeks ago, but Vegas has insisted on no.. 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. 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. Kevin Lankinen gets the start tonight. This meshes with the idea that Pittsburgh could look for a Fleury reunion. Rob Rossi (@Real_RobRossi) July 28, 2021. Marc-Andre Fleury will soon be returning to Pittsburgh. 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. Rutherford is a two-time Stanley Cup-winning general manager. That being said, Tomlin gushed about Browns time with the Steelers. Marc-Andre Fleury is one of the nicest guys in the entire NHL. (Fortunately, I get paid over and over.) It's become almost inevitable, and now it seems more possible than ever. Could Marc-Andre Fleury and the Penguins reunite? 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. Tracking LeBron's scoring record chase. Especially because of the bridges he burned on the way out of town after the 2018 season. If all of McKenzies report is accurate, lets talk about my guy Patrik Allvin! Former Steeler Antonio Brown will soon return to Pittsburgh to show off his musical talents. 2023 Attraction Web S.E.C. And as far as returning to play in Pittsburgh once more, forget it. What money wouldve had to be moved out the door to make that happen? 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. At least $1.5 million will go to winger Zach Aston-Reese, a restricted free agent who got a qualifying offer from the Penguins. 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. 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. The Pittsburgh Penguins 10-game win streak ended with a thud after the Dallas Stars scored two late goals. This comes after previous chatter of Fleury considering retirement following his being traded from Vegas to Chicago last week. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. It was a no-brainer for GM Jim Rutherford. Fleury found out on Twitter. On that night, longtime Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury was selected by the Vegas Golden Knights in the Expansion Draft. 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 . His former teammates might keep on calling, we doubt Flower will return to Pittsburgh. In his very, very small sample size with the Golden Knights, Lehner has gone 3-0-0 with a .940% save percentage. Rutherford had a trade in place to re-acquire Fleury before this past season. Now, whether Fleury would accept that role remains to be. There are rumblings that he wont, but thats not Fleurys style. It's going to be an interesting offseason in Pittsburgh to say the very least. 2023 Trib Total Media | All Rights Reserved. The RBI became an official stat in 1920. Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski said he is retiring. Gustavsson had saved about 9.3 goals above expected in 20 games played. 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. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. 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. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Elliotte Friedman of Hockey Night in Canada stopped by Pat McAfees show to talk some hockey. Enter the Pittsburgh Penguins who drafted Fleury with the No. Mark Madden: Jakob Chychrun would help Penguins reach the playoffs, but does that move make sense? 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. 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's become almost inevitable, and now it seems more. Buffalo, Ottawa, Minnesota and Colorado are other teams that Fleury could be dealt to. Then again, the Golden Knights can argue that Lehner should start over Marc-Andre Fleury in Game 4 for more . And he was going to have it for about 15 more. (Its not.). Published on September 25, 2020 at 6:08 a.m. That would reduce their salary cap hit to $2.583 million next season and $3.083 million in 2021-22, according to . It's all stuff Fleury, 32 -- who had been Pittsburgh's starting goalie from 2005-06 until . Or perhaps he just wanted one trade legacy that he knew most Penguins fans would love with his limited run of being in charge. #Pens Hextall: Jarry and DeSmith did a good job for us last year. At least one member of the Pittsburgh Penguins hockey ops "wouldn't be surprised" if Fleury wound up back in Pittsburgh. But a puckhandling mistake by Fleury arguably cost Vegas its Stanley Cup semifinal series against Montreal. 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. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. 2023 Attraction Web S.E.C. However, he would most likely be a backup to Tristan Jarry in Pittsburgh as well. I dont think enough gets said about the will of that dude. 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. 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 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. 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. Marc-Andr Fleury (born November 28, 1984) is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League (NHL). The Penguins were reportedly linked to a few trade candidates on Tuesday. And the Penguins have little to give back in return. While there are decent goalie prospects in the Penguins system, they are not ready for the jump to the NHL, even as a backup. But he wouldnt be traded to the Capitals because he was like I might want to go back to Pittsburgh.. In Pittsburgh, discussing Marc-Andre Fleury will never go away. The celebrated core should still be four - Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang, and Fleury. Fleury too often double-crossed DeBoer by playing great. They would head into next season stronger in net than they were last with Jarry and more financially flexible. He stopped 28 of 29 shots in a win against the Blackhawks. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. 01:07 February 6th, 2018. 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. Thats what his predecessor, Jim Rutherford, would have done. And, apparently, he was completely aware of that likelihood. Im only renting this car. 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 Young upstart Matt Murray had just captured his second Stanley Cup in as many years. Penguins acquire Mikael Granlund from Nashville Predators, Second round pick heading back to Nashville, Pens sign defender Isaac Belliveau to entry level contract, The 2021 fifth round pick will turn pro full-time in 2023-24, Brock McGinn, Mark Friedman both clear waivers. Ever since Fleury was taken by the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2017 Expansion Draft, there has been talk about a return to Pittsburgh. 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? 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. Its Jarrys net and not even a future Hall of Famer should take it from him. Theres a chance [Marc-Andre] Fleury is coming back to Pittsburgh, Friedman said. Make sure you bookmark Inside the Penguins for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns and so much more! 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 is even some speculation Fleury could retire. We shoulda kept Flower! The list of Facebook commenters and their complaints can go on and on. 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. Western Pennsylvania's trusted news source. Feb 11, 2022. The guys also talked about what the fan reaction would be and how it could impact Sidney Crosby in a positive way. 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. 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. Murray stepped in when Fleury went down on the . 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. We have more clarity on the NHL trade request by John Klingberg, the price on [] 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. Fleury, 33, was drafted by the Penguins. Great team, great organization, great group of players. 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. Rating the Penguins competition for a Wild Card spot. M. So when word leaked on social media that he was traded from the Vegas Golden Knights to the Chicago . Marc-Andre Fleury could come home to Pittsburgh and act as the mentor to Jarry in the final few seasons of his professional career. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. But does he make them better? But his unhappiness is definite. Goalie depth was a question. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Moving one of Michael Matheson, Jason Zucker, or Marcus Pettersson for some inexpensive assets would be ideal. Dick Stuart was the other. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. 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. 159 But you can blame them for dropping the ball on the human side of the game.While Marc-Andre Fleury still hasnt heard from anybody with the Vegas Golden Knights, he has apparently been traded to Chicago. Try to poke-check holes in Fleury's legacy. Analysis: New Penguins forward Mikael Granlund isn't a rental. Trade board. Center Mikael Hakkarainen has never played in the NHL, and wont. If he retires, Chicago wouldnt be on the hook for the $7 million hed count against the salary cap. Fleury getting traded (but not to Pittsburgh) guaranteed that. Friedman mentioned there was a chance he thought Fleury would be coming back to Pittsburgh, when he hits free agency. 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. In 2013, he was replaced in the playoffs by Tomas Vokoun after going 23-8 in the. But lets get beyond all this bothersome pragmatism. About the work ethic of that dude. Not til Fleury comes back to the Penguins, and probably not even then. 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. Washington wanted Fleury really bad, Friedman said. Analysis: New Penguins forward Mikael Granlund isn't a rental. Sign up for our regular 'Penguins Newsletter' for all the latest. Hes an interim general manager. Even if the Penguins don't go that route, they could look to deal for a new goaltender in the coming days. No one connected to the Penguins trusts Tristan Jarry after his horrific performance against the New York Islanders in the playoffs. Thats likely true. Fleury has been fantastic. I dont know if being there after not playing for the team for so long I really dont know.". 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. All rights reserved. In terms of putting a helmet on and running out of the tunnel and playing ball and stuff like that, Tomlin said. Fleury has been fantastic. He is also the co-host of the Tip of the Ice-Burgh Podcast talking all things Penguins. 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. 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. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. Fleury stands only 31 wins behind Patrick Roy and if Fleury plays another two seasons as a starter that should be an easy number to reach. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. 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. . NHL Rumors: Penguins & Fleury Reunion Coming. 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. While Marc-Andre Fleury still hasnt heard from anybody with the Vegas Golden Knights, he has apparently been traded to Chicago. Vegas . Photo credit: Marc Sanchez/Icon Sportswire. Not to mention what that would do to Tristan Jarrys confidence. 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. 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). 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. 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. #FleuryWatch is in its fifth year. Penguins acquire Mikael Granlund from Nashville Predators, Rating the Penguins competition for a Wild Card spot. Tim Benz is a Tribune-Review staff writer. 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. 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 . Mike Tomlin shoots down talk of Antonio Brown returning to the Steelers. He did so in 1958. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. SHARE THIS. 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