While there has been interest in veteran goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury, it appears the 41-year-old is set to remain retired.
Fleury told Michael Russo of The Athletic on Saturday that a return to play is unlikely as the deadline to sign to be playoff eligible looms on March 6.
“Probably not,” Fleury said of making a comeback. “A couple teams asked. But I just said, ‘No.’ It’s tough for some reasons.”
Fleury retired after last season, posting a 14-9-1 record with an .899 save percentage and 2.93 goals-against average in 26 games with the Minnesota Wild.
He has remained around the Wild, skating with the team at times this season, but it appears his next job could in the front office under general manager Bill Guerin.
“Billy said come whenever,” Fleury said. “I get to meet the scouts, player development, the coaches. It’s good to see that side of the business, right? Then maybe next season I can fit somewhere.”
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The Sorel, Que., native played 21 seasons in the NHL after being selected first overall in the 2003 NHL Draft by the Pittsburgh Penguins.
In 1,051 games (886 starts) with the Penguins, Vegas Golden Knights, Chicago Blackhawks, and Wild, Fleury posted a 575-339-97 record, a 2.60 GAA, and a .912 save percentage.
Fleury won the Stanley Cup three times with the Penguins in the 2008-09, 2015-16, and 2016-17 seasons.
He won his first and only Vezina Trophy as a member of the Golden Knights in 2020-21 when he recorded a 1.98 GAA and .928 save percentage in 36 games during the shortened season.