Has goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury played his last game in the National Hockey League?
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If it were up to the Quebec goalie, he'd be playing at least one more season in the National Hockey League.
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Fleury revealed his game in April when asked about his future. It was clear he had some left in the tank.
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"I'd like to play at least one more season. I decided that recently," he said.
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Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin confirmed his interest in bringing Fleury, his former teammate, back to the team in 2022-23.
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Guerin is reportedly banking on the return of his late 2021-22 duo, complete with Cam Talbot.
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As a sign of confidence, Guerin traded young Kaapo Kahkonen to the Sharks this season to make room for Fleury.
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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!
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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.
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Everywhere he goes, Fleury is the talk of the town. His teammates always praise his leadership skills and good nature.
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The goaltender has had some rough patches at times that make him look shaky, but he always gets back on his feet.
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Early in the 2022 playoffs, Fleury allowed 4 goals in a 4-0 loss. Some thought they would pick Talbot for the next game.
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Yet the Quebec goaltender was back in front of his net, en route to a 6-2 victory in Game #2.
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It's true that Marc-Andre Fleury is no longer a spring flower, and it's true that he has slowed down a bit.
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Still, his 522 career wins make him the third winningest goalie in NHL history. That's something you can't buy!
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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!
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No really, the Minnesota Wild would be very happy to have Marc-Andre Fleury next season...
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...if the goalie decides to sign with this team! Since he is an uncompensated free agent, Fleury could also choose...
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...the Vegas Golden Knights?
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Pittsburgh Penguins ?
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The Montreal Canadiens? To be continued!