CDM: Marc-André Fleury didn’t look like a guy who had to retire

Although he wasn’t fully tested against the Latvians, he still made some spectacular saves.

He clearly looked like he was enjoying representing his country this morning.

Flower looked like Dominik Hasek on a few occasions and certainly helped Canada to a convincing win.

Here are a few of his saves:

Keep in mind that Fleury was facing Latvia, who are (really) not a force in this international tournament.

But the facts remain the same: Fleury still has some excellent hockey in his belly and doesn’t look like a goalie who needs to retire.

Playing with his good friend Sidney Crosby again must have reinvigorated him too. It’s always nice to catch up with old friends.

Incidentally, this morning the NHL unveiled its quarter-century team, and Fleury is one of six goalkeepers chosen.

The others are Carey Price, Patrick Roy, Henrik Lundqvist, Roberto Luongo and Martin Brodeur.

Fleury could very well be chosen early for induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame, possibly as soon as he is eligible.

After all, he has won three Stanley Cups and played nearly 170 career playoff games, as well as winning the Vézina and the William M. Jennings in 2021.

Is there any chance, however slim, that Fleury will return to play one last NHL season? We can’t count on it, but we can always dream.

Overtime

– Stuart Skinner should keep the net for game #4.

– Kashawn Aitcheson seems to be an improved version of Arber Xhekaj and could very well be available to the Habs if they keep their picks 16 and 17.

– FC Barcelona got the better of Real Madrid in the El Classico match.