Last Dance for Fleury: Wild Prepare for Final Bow Against Crosby and Malkin
2 months, 1 week ago

Last Dance for Fleury: Wild Prepare for Final Bow Against Crosby and Malkin

Associated Press  

Marc-Andre Fleury is ready to make his final start of his career at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday night when the Minnesota Wild face the reeling Pittsburgh Penguins. The 39-year-old goalie plans to retire following this season, meaning this visit will likely be his last as an active player. He is a fan favorite in Pittsburgh and plans to retire following this season, meaning this visit will likely be his last as an active player.

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Wild’s Marc-Andre Fleury on final NHL tour: ‘I don’t want any special treatment’
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Wild’s Marc-Andre Fleury on final NHL tour: ‘I don’t want any special treatment’

New York Times  

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Marc-Andre Fleury flashed his signature cheek-to-cheek smile when asked this week about what this 21st and final season will be like for him. “So this year, I figured I’d just tell everybody I’m retiring, but sounds like I’m still going to be asked about it everywhere we go anyway.” Such is life when you’re a sure-thing …

Wild carrying 3 goalies will be a fluid situation, but they’re ‘confident it’ll work’
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Wild carrying 3 goalies will be a fluid situation, but they’re ‘confident it’ll work’

New York Times  

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Wild have plans and then they have contingency plans. “Maybe it’s a situation where all three look great, we can’t carry all three for the time being, so maybe we carry two and send Wally down,” coach John Hynes said. “Maybe we have a lighter game schedule for a week and maybe Iowa’s playing …

How should Wild handle Marc-Andre Fleury’s swan song? Ex-NHL goalies on 3-man rotations, playing at 40
4 months, 2 weeks ago

How should Wild handle Marc-Andre Fleury’s swan song? Ex-NHL goalies on 3-man rotations, playing at 40

New York Times  

The farewell tour for Marc-Andre Fleury will be in full force this season, the final one in the future Hall of Famer’s NHL career. “It could be a situation where it’s like a hybrid.” For Fleury’s part, Guerin said playing a number of games in the low 40s is “realistic.” He played 40 last season and 46 a year earlier. …

Marc-Andre Fleury signs a $2.5M extension with the Wild to return for next season at age 40
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Marc-Andre Fleury signs a $2.5M extension with the Wild to return for next season at age 40

Associated Press  

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Wild signed goalie Marc-Andre Fleury to a one-year, $2.5 million contract extension on Wednesday, bringing back the veteran for his age-40 season. Fleury, who turns 40 on Nov. 28, has had a prolific season in which he passed Patrick Roy for second place behind Martin Brodeur on the NHL ‘s all-time list in career …

The Pittsburgh Penguins tried to put off a youth movement as long as they could. Now it’s here
10 months ago

The Pittsburgh Penguins tried to put off a youth movement as long as they could. Now it’s here

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Sidney Crosby has seen a lot during his nearly two decades in the NHL. “It’s a new experience for sure,” Crosby said Thursday night after a lifeless 6-0 home loss to Washington. The franchise’s ninth all-time leading goal scorer was shipped to Metropolitan Division rival Carolina overnight in exchange for forward Michael Bunting and a handful of prospects …

Fleury’s milestone gives Wild another reason to celebrate the NHL’s second-winningest goalie
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Fleury’s milestone gives Wild another reason to celebrate the NHL’s second-winningest goalie

Associated Press  

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The crowd chants for Marc-Andre Fleury started in the second period and filled the arena again in the waning minutes, as the Minnesota Wild goalie closed in on a long-sought milestone. Once the horn sounded on Fleury’s 552nd win in the NHL on Monday night, putting him in sole possession of second place on the career …

For Wild’s Marc-Andre Fleury, career win No. 552 is one he and his teammates will ‘cherish’
11 months, 3 weeks ago

For Wild’s Marc-Andre Fleury, career win No. 552 is one he and his teammates will ‘cherish’

New York Times  

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Marc-Andre Fleury grew up as a goalie living just outside Montreal, so Patrick Roy was more than just an idol. “I was talking to some guys: It’s so cool to be a part of and be playing with him,” said defenseman Jonas Brodin, whose first game in 18 games coincided with Fleury’s milestone. To get a …

Marc-Andre Fleury ties Patrick Roy in wins in front of junior coach: ‘He’s going right to the Hall of Fame’
1 year ago

Marc-Andre Fleury ties Patrick Roy in wins in front of junior coach: ‘He’s going right to the Hall of Fame’

New York Times  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Pascal Vincent has known Marc-Andre Fleury since he was 15 years old. Really happy for him.” Marc-Andre Fleury, after tying Patrick Roy for the second-most regular-season wins in NHL history, reunites with his old Cape Breton coach, the Blue Jackets’ Pascal Vincent. “He’s one of the greatest hockey players to ever play the game, but you’d never …

Marc-Andre Fleury can’t help but smile about his career in goal, even if he’d rather skip the fuss
1 year ago

Marc-Andre Fleury can’t help but smile about his career in goal, even if he’d rather skip the fuss

Associated Press  

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The two decades Marc-Andre Fleury has spent in the NHL have passed as quickly for him as the airborne pucks that speed toward him in the net each time he takes the ice. “I think loving the game is something that kept me going through all the years.” Over 691 games with Pittsburgh, 192 with Vegas, …

Marc-Andre Fleury’s family excited, nervous to watch him in Montreal for ‘maybe his last time’
1 year, 2 months ago

Marc-Andre Fleury’s family excited, nervous to watch him in Montreal for ‘maybe his last time’

New York Times  

MONTREAL — “Fleury, Fleury, Fleury …” In the final minute of a 30-save shutout two years ago in Montreal, with Marc-Andre Fleury about to become only the third goaltender in NHL history to reach the 500-win plateau, Canadiens fans serenaded the former Habs fan and Quebec native, despite the fact Fleury was wearing a visiting Chicago Blackhawks sweater. “It was …

NHL99: Marc-Andre Fleury’s humor, humbleness and infectious love for hockey run deep
2 years, 3 months ago

NHL99: Marc-Andre Fleury’s humor, humbleness and infectious love for hockey run deep

New York Times  

Welcome to NHL99, The Athletic’s countdown of the best 100 players in modern NHL history. And he continued to play hockey, only he moved to right wing so he could see oncoming checkers with his left eye “so he wouldn’t get hammered,” Fleury says, laughing at the thought. What’s so tragic about it, Fleury says, is that Andre “smoked — …

Back with Wild, Fleury welcomes big workload as clear No. 1
2 years, 3 months ago

Back with Wild, Fleury welcomes big workload as clear No. 1

Associated Press  

ST. PAUL, Minn. — With his ever-present smile, tireless approach and long list of accomplishments in the net, Marc-Andre Fleury has always embraced a heavy workload. “They say, ‘You play,’ I play, unless maybe I’m hurt or something,” Fleury said. “But other than that, I like playing.” Wild general manager Bill Guerin initially planned to bring back both Fleury and …

Fleury welcomed back to Vegas by adoring fans
3 years ago

Fleury welcomed back to Vegas by adoring fans

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Hockey fans in Southern Nevada still love Marc-Andre Fleury. It’s fun to have another chance to play there, and see the guys, see the fans, see the staff — it’ll be nice.” Fleury instantaneously became the face of the franchise and a fan favorite, long before he led the expansion club to the Stanley Cup Final in …

NHL’s Top 30 over 30: Counting down the league’s best ‘old guys’
3 years, 3 months ago

NHL’s Top 30 over 30: Counting down the league’s best ‘old guys’

New York Times  

It’s a young man’s league. GSVA projection: 1.79 Age: 35 Contract: One remaining year, $9.5 million AAV Putting Malkin in this list at all — remember, we’re only talking about this season — is a leap of faith. GSVA projection: 2.17 Age: 33 Contract: Four remaining years, $6.25 million AAV At some point, Petry’s year-over-year improvements are going to stop. …

‘Hey Chicago': Fleury commits to playing for Blackhawks
3 years, 5 months ago

‘Hey Chicago': Fleury commits to playing for Blackhawks

Associated Press  

Goalie Marc-Andre Fleury has committed to playing for the Chicago Blackhawks this season, setting aside his reservations about leaving Vegas. Let’s get to work,” Fleury said, standing in front of a small jet, in a video posted by the Blackhawks on their Twitter account Sunday. The Golden Knights traded Fleury to free up much-needed salary cap space, with the goalie …

Cale Fleury is a good start, but the Laval Rocket need more reinforcements
4 years, 11 months ago

Cale Fleury is a good start, but the Laval Rocket need more reinforcements

New York Times  

By now you’re probably aware that Cale Fleury is a young player overflowing with confidence. That’s the plan.” He did make the NHL, and for the vast majority of the season he was a mainstay on the third pairing, but seeing as he was made a healthy scratch for the past four Canadiens games, the team reassigned him to the …

The Next Ones: Cale Fleury is on his way to becoming an important player for the Canadiens
5 years, 8 months ago

The Next Ones: Cale Fleury is on his way to becoming an important player for the Canadiens

New York Times  

Before the start of the 2018-19 season, Cale Fleury was in a similar situation to many young prospects before him. Only three teams scored fewer goals than the Rocket this season, which puts Fleury’s point totals in a much brighter light. If the Rocket were among the better teams in the AHL, or at the very least, average when it …

Cale Fleury's seamless transition to pro hockey suggests a bright future for the Canadiens defence prospect
5 years, 11 months ago

Cale Fleury's seamless transition to pro hockey suggests a bright future for the Canadiens defence prospect

New York Times  

When you walk into the Laval Rocket locker room, Cale Fleury is in the first stall on the far wall. “I feel like I’ve had a smooth transition.” Though it may seem like it, that’s not a cocky statement by any means. “It makes me feel like I’m going in the right direction and that I should really just trust …

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