Marc Andre Fleury to retire

[NHL1674]

Congrats. I guess he joins the Wild in some type of office job?

That's a good possibility since he's decided to stay in Minnesota.

 

[66-30-33]

That's a good possibility since he's decided to stay in Minnesota.

Scout?

 

[NHL1674]

Scout?

I have no idea what they'd offer. If I were him, I'd just take the year off completely. But with them staying here long term, and he's buddies with Guerin, it just wouldn't be surprising if he got involved at some point.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

He’s definately getting a job within an organization. Pens, VGK and Minny should all be having a bidding war for him to join their organization in some way. He’s a class act, a positive influence and a great person. He’s exactly the type you want to have around for many years

 

[Hippasus]

The manner of recording the win statistics has changed after the 04-05 lockout, if I recall correctly, but who cares? "Flower" is going to be missed.

	GP	Wins
Brodeur	1266	691
Fleury	1051	575
Roy	1029	551

 

[orby]

Fleury's career certainly had its share of "high highs" and "low lows," but all-in-all, he was consistently one of the better goaltenders in the league for nearly 2 decades. That is remarkable. Flower was an incredibly entertaining player, if occasionally maddening, and seems like one of the nicest and most genuine guys in the league. I think he has unequivocally earned a place in the Hall of Fame that many didn't think he had coming 10 years ago. He's a true champion. Hats off to him.

I wonder if the Pens will retire 29 next season?

 

[NHL1674]

 

[MMC]

 

[BoltSTH]

First ballot HHOF

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Mid goalie who will make the HoF for playing a shit ton of games on great teams .

And being likable

 

[HanSolo]

HHOF or no, there's no question the guy was an icon in the sport if for no other reason but his elite personality. The guy was so well loved everywhere he went.

As a Vegas resident I can say he was beyond just a local celebrity. He was revered like a folk hero and the outrage that followed the VGK trading him way was quite something. I'd hear people talking about it in the grocery store days later. And I had a bunch of coworkers (who knew I'm a hockey fanatic) come to me to help them make sense of it.

 

[Chuck Norris Trophy]

Hah! One more time with Sid. That's beautiful. Hope they win.

 

[BHD]

He struggled for awhile, but regained his form and put together an impressive career. All the best to him in his retirement.

 

[novisor]

Mid goalie who will make the HoF for playing a shit ton of games on great teams .

And being likable

"mid goalie" ... 5 trips to finals, 3-2 record, only one of those runs where he was the definitive backup (2016). LMAO.

 

[kerrabria]

Regular Season
2nd All-Time in Wins
2nd All-Time in Games Played
3rd All-Time in Saves
3rd All-Time in SOG Faced
12th All-Time in Shut Outs

Playoffs
3rd All-Time in Games Played
4th All-Time in Wins
3rd All-Time in Saves
3rd All-Time in SOG Faced
3rd All-Time in Shut Outs

 

[Ugene Magic]

I think we can all agree we’re going to look back and remember him as a Blackhawk

 

[SoundAndFury]

Scout?

Scout's life is not an easy one, I can't imagine someone who made millions in his career doing it.

 

[3074326]

I feel so f***ing old, boys.

Best of luck to one of my favorite dudes who has ever played hockey. Not that he needs it. Everyone loves him, he'll be a gem wherever he goes and whatever he does. Congrats on a great career, Flower, and I'll cherish the memories!

 

[Beige Van]

Another '03 draftee retired. Just Burns, Perry, and Suter left.

 

[Peter Sidorkiewicz]

This tournament should be used to bring through Canada's next generation for Olympics not as a retirement tour

 

[DearDiary]

Regular Season
2nd All-Time in Wins
2nd All-Time in Games Played
3rd All-Time in Saves
3rd All-Time in SOG Faced
12th All-Time in Shut Outs

Playoffs
3rd All-Time in Games Played
4th All-Time in Wins
3rd All-Time in Saves
3rd All-Time in SOG Faced
3rd All-Time in Shut Outs

Fluery is tied for 3rd in playoff wins

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

This tournament should be used to bring through Canada's next generation for Olympics not as a retirement tour

Agreed

 

[I am not exposed]

The most overrated player of the last 25 years.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

The most overrated player of the last 25 years.

Like

 

[frederixx]

Best hockey personality. I bet he starts his after career as a hockey analyst next season.