Marc-Andre Fleury will retire a Pittsburgh Penguin.
The Penguins on Friday signed Fleury to a professional tryout contract. He’ll practice with the Penguins at noon on Sept. 26, and play in parts of the Penguins’ preseason game against the Blue Jackets the following night at 7 p.m.
“The entire Penguins organization is honored to welcome Marc-Andre Fleury back to the ice in Pittsburgh,” Kyle Dubas said. “This past year everyone witnessed how beloved and respected Marc is in the game of hockey, but the adoration goes beyond his accolades and career. Marc means so much to our team, our fans and the City of Pittsburgh because of the person he is and the example he set. The Penguins feel he and his family are most-deserving of this opportunity to celebrate this full-circle moment back where it all started in front of the black and gold faithful.”
To be clear: Fleury is retiring, this isn’t him actually trying out for the team. But rather than signing a ceremonial one-day contract, the tryout contract will allow him to actually be on the ice with the team and play in a game one last time.
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Marc-Andre Fleury signing a tryout contract with the Penguins.