Marc-Andre Fleury and the ‘right opportunity’ with Oilers or Canadiens

Marc-André Fleury may be 39 years old and technically retired, but the idea of a comeback isn’t being dismissed inside NHL circles — especially if the situation is right. According to Mike Rupp and Devan Dubnyk on NHL Network this week, two teams immediately stand out as logical fits if Fleury ever decides to return: the Edmonton Oilers and the Montreal Canadiens. Both said they wouldn’t be surprised if Fleury answered a midseason phone call and interest from NHL teams sparked a possible comeback. As for where he’d consider, that’s not known, but two teams in the Oilers and Canadiens make sense. Rupp argued that if Fleury came back, it wouldn’t be as a backup or placeholder. Both analysts agreed he’d only return for a chance to play — and to win. Starting with the Edmonton Oilers, both thought they were a fit if Fleury wanted to win. Dubnyk acknowledged that the addition of Tristan Jarry didn’t necessarily fix their questions in goal — it offered more of a change. “Tristan Jarry is an upgrade, but they’re stRead More