Today is the big day. Marc-Andre Fleury is back in Pittsburgh and after successfully completing a practice yesterday will be getting some action in a preseason game tonight for the Penguins for the final time in his illustrious career.
While we wait for 7:00pm and the game, here’s some things we’re reading and thinking about. Check back in tonight for the first game thread of the season to discuss the game with your pals! The game will be televised on SNP+ and NHL Network.
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Coach Dan Muse has said Fleury will play one period tonight, but it has not been announced which period it will be. [X – Wes Crosby]
Usually practice at any age is a chore to get through. Yesterday was one of the few times ever that every single player was outwardly smiling and enjoying every second of it. [Penguins.com]
Fleury’s going out the same way he came in: with a Penguin logo and the bright yellow Cape Breton style goalie pads. [Sportsnet]
Fans lined up way early to get a glimpse of Fleury’s final practice yesterday [KDKA – video]
The full media scrum after practice. [YouTube – Penguins]
Fleury soaked up the opportunity for the simple things, liking having a breakfast with the boys yesterday and getting the chance to catch up with old friends. [X – PensInsideScoop]
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Behind the scenes with some stories from days gone by. [The Athletic $]
Sidney Crosby talking about Fleury’s play, and pranks. [Dave Molinari – Substack]
This shouldn’t (and surely won’t) be it for Fleury in Pittsburgh…Next stop, a jersey retirement ceremony? [Post-Gazette]
Youngsters named James…Always mischievous.