The Pittsburgh Penguins signed franchise legend Marc-Andre Fleury to a professional tryout, the team announced Friday.
Fleury will play part of the Penguins' preseason home game versus the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sept. 27.
The 40-year-old goaltender retired in May following 21 NHL seasons, the first 13 of which were with Pittsburgh.
"The entire Penguins organization is honored to welcome Marc-Andre Fleury back to the ice in Pittsburgh," Penguins president of hockey operations and general manager Kyle Dubas said in a statement. "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 back and gold faithful."
Fleury won three Stanley Cups with the Penguins in 2009, 2016, and 2017. He owns franchise records for games played (691), wins (375), and shutouts (44).
Over 1,051 career games with the Penguins, Vegas Golden Knights, Chicago Blackhawks, and Minnesota Wild, Fleury accumulated 575 wins, 76 shutouts, and a career .912 save percentage. Only Martin Brodeur has won more games than Fleury in NHL history.
