'I'm grateful to keep doing what I love for one more season,' Fleury said.
As has been alluding for weeks, it would be or retirement — and he sure sounded like he was not ready to hang up his mask and goalie pads for good. On Wednesday, the Wild announced Fleury will return next season and signed a one-year, $2.5 million extension, one day before his anticipated final start of this season. The contract carries a full no-move clause.
He ranks third all-time among NHL goaltenders in playoff games played, minutes played and saves made , and he’s tied for third in victories and fourth in shutouts. This season he’s 17-14-5 with a 2.98 goals-against average and .895 save percentage, but from Jan. 13 to March 16, he was 9-2-1 in 14 appearances with a 1.92 goals-against average and .928 save percentage. Free, daily sports updates direct to your inbox. Free, daily sports updates direct to your inbox.
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