Marc-Andre Fleury Signed a professional Tryout contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday.
Sharks Forward Tyler Toffoli (73) tries to set a position between goalkeeper Marc-Andre Fleury and defender Travis Dermott (44)
The 40-year-old keeper, who announced his retirement after playing last season with the Minnesota Wild, will practice with the Penguins on 26 September and will play in their exhibition match against the Columbus Blue Jackets on 27 September in PPG Paints Arena.
Fleury, which was selected with the number 1 pick in the NHL design of 2003 by Pittsburgh and played 13 seasons with them from 2003-17, won the Stanley Cup three times (2009, 2016, 2017) and is the Penguins of all time leader in Games (691), Wints (375). His 2.58 goals-to-average is the first and his .912 SAVE percentage is the second under Pittsburgh goalkeepers with at least 100 games played.
Fleury is also the first under Penguins goalies in Stanley Cup Playoff Games (115), wins (62) and Shutouts (10).
“The entire Penguins organization is honored to welcome Marc-Andre Fleury to the ice in Pittsburgh,” said Penguins Managing Director Kyle Dubas. “In the past year everyone witnessed how loved and respected Marc in the game of hockey, but the worship goes beyond his awards and career. Marc means so much for our team, our fans and the city of Pittsburgh because of the person he started with the Black and Gold Full-Circle.
Fleury is second in the NHL history in victories (575), played games (1,051) and time on ice (60,669: 03) in 21 seasons with the Penguins, Vegas Golden Knights, Chicago Blackhawks and Wild.
He ended last season with a 2.93 GAA, .899 Save percentage and one shutout in 26 games (22 starts) for the Wild, and is 575-339-97 with a 2.60 GAA, .912 Save percentage and 76 Shutouts in his NHL career.
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