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Marc-Andre Fleury comeback talk resurfaces, multiple teams, including Penguins, monitoring status
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Marc-Andre Fleury says "never say never" about returning, and Penguins fans just felt that old goalie magic again.
The quote is the key part, "it's not my plan," but it still cracks the door open.
"It's not my plan, but never say never."
- Marc-Andre Fleury
- Marc-Andre Fleury
For a Pittsburgh Penguins site, that's all it takes to start daydreaming. Fleury in black and gold just hits different.
He's retired, yes, but the league keeps calling anyway. Multiple reports have tied real interest to the idea of a comeback.
Fleury's résumé is absurd: 575-339-95, a .912 save percentage, and 76 shutouts across 1,051 games.
He will now be entering the QMJHL Hall of Fame.
That matters because the Penguins are in a real race at 29-15-12. They can't waste points if the crease wobbles.
And the room just took a punch with Sidney Crosby expected out at least four weeks. That's the kind of stretch where goaltending has to steal you something.
Marc-Andre Fleury and the Pittsburgh Penguins temptation
I can already hear the fanbase half-laughing, half-begging, because everyone wants one more "Flower" moment at PPG Paints Arena.
If Pittsburgh ever explored it, the sell is simple: comfort, history, and a chance to stabilize the back end without a blockbuster trade.
The tricky part is logistics. A returning goalie needs practice time, medical clarity, and a contract that works under the cap.
Also, the Penguins wouldn't be bidding alone. Fleury's name still moves the market, and goalie-needy teams have tried before.
That's why this feels bigger than nostalgia. It's about timing, standings pressure, and whether the position suddenly turns into an emergency.
Fleury saying "never say never" isn't a promise. It's a reminder that the story still has a heartbeat.
If the Penguins stumble without Crosby, this chatter will get loud fast, and the next game after the break will tell us how real it is.
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