1 year ago
Marc-Andre Fleury Signs with Penguins on PTO
Marc-Andre Fleury, a famous hockey goalie, is trying out for the Pittsburgh Penguins again.
He signed a special short-term deal called a PTO, which lets him play in practice games to see if he's still a good fit.
Fleury played for the Penguins for a long time and is a team legend.
The PTO gives him a chance to play for them again and the team a chance to evaluate his performance.
A PTO doesn't guarantee a full-time spot on the team.
He will play in a pre-season game on September 27th to show what he's got.
Marc-Andre Fleury signed a professional tryout contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
He will play in a pre-season game on September 27.
Fleury played 13 seasons for the Penguins, starting in 2003.
The PTO allows the team to assess Fleury's performance.
A PTO doesn't guarantee a spot on the team's roster.
- Who
- Marc-Andre Fleury
- What
- Signed a professional tryout contract (PTO) with the Pittsburgh Penguins
- Where
- Pittsburgh, for the Pittsburgh Penguins
- When
- Signed on Friday, will play a pre-season game on September 27
- Why
- To allow Fleury to potentially play for the Penguins again and to honor his legacy with the team.
Key facts
- Player
- Marc-Andre Fleury
- Team
- Pittsburgh Penguins
- Contract Type
- Professional Tryout Contract (PTO)
- Debut Year
- 2003
- Pre-season Game Date
- September 27
- NHL Seasons Played
- 22
