Marc-Andre Fleury predicted to make major career move

Veteran goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury was one of the most talked-about candidates to be moved at this year's NHL Trade Deadline, and was acquired by Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for a 2022 conditional first-round draft pick. 

The Wild decided to ride Fleury throughout their opening round series of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the St. Louis Blues over Cam Talbot, who didn't see the net until Game 6. However, Talbot's rust was apparent, and the Wild bowed out early once again. 

Despite his team's upcoming salary cap crunch, Guerin has stated that he'd like to bring back the Flower for another season to continue to play alongside Talbot. 

"There's no controversy. There's no drama. We like both goalies. We like both people," Guerin said in May. "We want them both back, and we think we can be successful with both of them."

Fleury himself also stated that he enjoyed his time with the Wild and would like to return. But of course, he'll have other options at his disposal for his next career move.

And according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman on The Pat McAfee Show earlier today, he could be going back to where it all began. 

"Fleury, I think, there's a chance that he comes back to Pittsburgh," he said. "I think it's possible." 

"Last year, Washington wanted Fleury really bad, and he wouldn't be traded to the Capitals because he was like, 'I might want to go back to Pittsburgh and I don't want to play for the Capitals'". 

Last year split between the Blackhawks and Wild, Fleury posted a record of 28-23-5 with a 2.90 goals against average and .908 save percentage. However, he'd go 2-3 with a 3.04 goals against average in the postseason. 

The Penguins aren't guaranteed to bring back backup Casey DeSmith, and there certainly could be an opening for the Flower to return to where he spent the first portion of his NHL career with his name on the Stanley Cup three times.