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NHL: The end for Marc-Andre Fleury?

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2022-05-31 12:11:44

Has goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury played his last game in the National Hockey League?

Marc-Andre Fleury

If it were up to the Quebec goalie, he'd be playing at least one more season in the National Hockey League.

Fleury revealed his game in April when asked about his future. It was clear he had some left in the tank.

"I'd like to play at least one more season. I decided that recently," he said.

Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin confirmed his interest in bringing Fleury, his former teammate, back to the team in 2022-23.

Guerin is reportedly banking on the return of his late 2021-22 duo, complete with Cam Talbot.

As a sign of confidence, Guerin traded young Kaapo Kahkonen to the Sharks this season to make room for Fleury.

It must be said that the Wild has shown an excellent record with the Sorelois in its ranks: 9 wins and only 2 losses in the season!

Talbot has been guarding the majority of the team's games this season, but at 34, he'll agree to split the job with Fleury, 37.

Everywhere he goes, Fleury is the talk of the town. His teammates always praise his leadership skills and good nature.

The goaltender has had some rough patches at times that make him look shaky, but he always gets back on his feet.

Early in the 2022 playoffs, Fleury allowed 4 goals in a 4-0 loss. Some thought they would pick Talbot for the next game.

Yet the Quebec goaltender was back in front of his net, en route to a 6-2 victory in Game #2.

It's true that Marc-Andre Fleury is no longer a spring flower, and it's true that he has slowed down a bit.

Still, his 522 career wins make him the third winningest goalie in NHL history. That's something you can't buy!

And when it comes down to it, can you really say he's slowed down? Marc-Andre Fleury still won the Vezina Trophy in 2020-21!

No really, the Minnesota Wild would be very happy to have Marc-Andre Fleury next season...

...if the goalie decides to sign with this team! Since he is an uncompensated free agent, Fleury could also choose...

...the Vegas Golden Knights?

Pittsburgh Penguins ?

The Montreal Canadiens? To be continued!

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