Flyers fan, instant tears. When a player embodies everything a city stands for, and becomes part of the whole, that moment was bigger than the sport itself.
Certain moments like this transcend the logo on the chest, like when Philly gave a standing ovation for Mario, and when Pittsburgh gave a standing O for Oskar Lindblom. That element of shear appreciation for the athletes seems to run deeper in hockey than in any other sport.
He sprayed water in his face because he knew he was going to cry and didn't want anyone to see. TY MAF for a fantastic 13 years 3 Time Stanley Cup Champion and Always, Always a Pittsburgh Penguin!!!
It's been years and I still watch this. Fluery is the best goalie we've ever had and I wish he wasn't stolen from us. I understand why we kept Murray over him but still breaks my heart
our city appreciates blue collar hard working people. Flower was a 100% Class act in all facets of his tenure here. idc how long he plays in vegas with all due respect to vegas Flower will always be a penguin. 3 cups and the guy literally had the selfless act of mentoring the guy who supplanted him. unreal. and if im the Pen G.M im sorry i protect Fleury and let the nights take Murray.
rpfs17, why are you surprised? I knew the moment Marc Andre was announced as the VGK goalie he'd receive EXACTLY that welcome the first time he played the Pens in the Burgh.
That city loves him. He deserves every tribute he gets. He'll get one from Vegas too. He started that franchise and is the face of it too. Think about that. How many guys can say that they were that important to 2 cities? He'll never say it but both towns love him and respect him so much.
i get what you say but i don't really think so. he'd been ready to leave for a long time, and he's a great guy to build a new franchise around, and i feel like he loves it in vegas. on the other hand, it's absolutely true that he'd been in Pittsburgh for a long ass time and he has a lot of friends there, and that doesn't just disappear after you go to a new team
Just imagine that. Imagine that feeling. Imagine having a team thats now your rival and its fans, show you that level of respect and love, as you're about to play against them.... Insane.
Anyone who's familiar with Fleury and his personality and everything he's done for the Penguins and the entire organization know what kind of man he is. Fleury was always the kind of person who quietly led this team with his always positive outlook and happy go-lucky personality. He meant the world to Penguins fans, he meant a lot to the organization, and he'll always remain in the hearts of Pittsburgh. Not even including what all he accomplished as a Penguin, he's just a wonderful person to all his teammates, all his competition and everyone who's grown to admire the guy. He'll always be a legend in the city of Pittsburgh and he just might carve himself a place in Las Vegas lore at this rate. I don't know if the Penguins will ever beat the Knights so long as Fleury is in net. I just think his larger than life personality will stop the Penguins from ever winning against him, lol. And to me, it'd be fitting in a way. Fleury was always that kind of guy who tried so hard, worked so hard and yet could laugh it off when things went bad. Any time when things went right, he was appreciative and never seemed to take it for granted. He's a once in a life time personality that is so rare today, and the city of Pittsburgh was unbelievably lucky to have him for the time he was there. I'd bet most fan bases would give a lot to have a goalie who not only was great in net, but great in life too. Just a special guy who's genuinely earned all the love and adoration he gets from Pittsburgh fans. It was oh so bitter sweet when he left, and it'll always be bitter sweet when he returns, but he also deserves a starting job and if this were a perfect world, he'd never had worn a jersey other than the Penguins'. Keep kicking ass in Vegas, Flower. You were too good for Pittsburgh, and the hole you left might never truly be filled.
He wasn’t too good for Pittsburgh. It was a match made in heaven. This will always be his home. I think his heart will always lie here. He did so much more than play hockey during his time here. We all loved him so much, and still do. It’s a shame that we couldn’t keep him. Personally, I think it could have been a mistake. I know Murray is very talented and definitely helped us get the cup, but Fleury was such a huge part of this team. It’s bittersweet seeing him on our ice again. Though this time, in a different jersey. 😕
I cried for a little while because it was over, but looking back I smile everytime I think about it because it happened. Three Stanley Cups and 14 years of memories. Merci, Flower.
Thats really weird and crazy thing isn't it ! ! ! Because, think I have same problem with my computer too ;-) He is a great person, great goal tender and he has a beautiful wife and children He is a truly Blessed guy all around ;-) .
@MikeWhipkey Give Murray some time. He may start coming up with some creative masks as well. He's only been in the league for 3 seasons. I think he is more worried about playing well so he can earn a bigger contract.
This is how good people treat a player when he comes back to the city he was in before. I'll always love Pittsburgh for the way they continue to show such a wonderful person so much love and respect.
Damn, I remember watching that save 0:54 against Ovechkin's breakaway during the 2009 playoffs and cheering so loudly because that helped save the game and send them to the semis. I was 7 then. Memories
- Amazing tribute from the Penguins & the fans. Class act all the way guys. Obviously Fleury was an integral part of Pittsburgh's 3 Stanley Cups in 2009, 2016, & 2017. And now the Vegas Golden Knights so far are reaping the rewards of Fleury's tremendous play in goal. Plus, Fleury is just a good guy & class act all around. Very well-liked by fans & his peers around the league. :-)
Fleury was in my hockey sport program back in high school (as well as Pascal Dupuis) and when we organize friendly games during the summer with old teamates they show up to play once in a while and they are both great guys. They love the sport and they dont care about your skills or where you're from. The kind of guys you take beer with after that :)
As a pens fan I have to say that I was disappointed on how they treated jagr every time he came back. Why boo him? After all he did for this organization smh
This video doesn't do it justice, I was there and it was just incredible how much emotion was poured out that night. Pittsburgh will always miss and remember you Fleury!!! (Chanting) Fleury Fleury Fleury
Thank you Fluery for making my childhood awesome watching your games as a Cape Breton screaming Eagles fan. Used to reach over and tap your gloves after each game. Then after I was adopted I saw him in the NHL and l couldn’t believe it. Pittsburgh will always be your team.
Haven’t cried this much since Duper donned his jersey one last time and carried the cup in 2016. Excellent tribute for one of the best! Much love for Fleury!
I am a die hard Capitals fan but I have nothing but the utmost respect for Fleury. He is a fantastic goalie, one of the most talented in my opinion. A kind gesture for an incredible player.
Penguins were like “ Vegas are up with one goal, we need to show the tribute now to make fleury emotional” so they win this game.😂 (Don’t hate just joking) Edit: thanks for the likes guys didn’t expect that much!!!
Tom Witner The Pens didn't do it for a cheap win since they actually wanted to show respect for Fleury. It just had a side effect of making him emotional and therefore a bit out of his game.
Most cities that have a hockey team are hockey towns no matter what other sports teams they have. NHL players are usually very humble and their fans love them for it. NHL is the greatest sport, greatest players, greatest fans.
1:43 watching BOTH teams showing respect and salute to Fleury with their sticks is awesome,one of the best ways how to show the respect to a hockey player.
You can really tell that guys like him and PK Subban care so much about their organization. They’re both great humans (you can disagree with how they play) and what they do off the ice really shows it! Especially for PK Subban, please for the love of God protect these two, they’re amazing people that represent the NHL very well.
Eric Dillhole that “shitbag” has donated 10 million to a children’s hospital in Montreal and would visit the kids there all the time. Sleigh ride( look up on RU-vid) was an amazing thing he did and now he has started blue buddies. Which is when he takes a police officer and their family and buys them a suite along with a tour (I believe a tour and is for every home game). I’m sure Flower has done some great things but PK Subban has proved that he is a decent human and not a shitbag...
MAF used to by a block of tickets for students, and what about the pizzas for the "student rush". He and his wife were quietly active like that in the community.
I think a true penguin and a true pittsburgher in every sense. His skill and personality fits ideally the hockey club, the fans attitude and city vibe. He will for sure be remembered in the Burgh for long.
I once was on the same flight to Houston as Marc Andre fleury. He was with his family so I was too scared to talk to him but I was 3 feet away from him getting off the flight. He’s been my idol since I was a kid watching every game of the pens.
I think it's better now that he is in Vegas and gets to show off his amazing skills at a new team. We miss you Flower, thanks for so many awesome seasons and thanks for three Stanley Cups!
