http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story.asp?id=55750
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The 18-year-old Quebec league standout was the number one pick in the NHL Entry Draft this past June and has made quite an impression in training camp.
"He's played great throughout camp when he was in net," Lemieux tells the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "He works hard, has a great attitude. I'm sure Craig [Patrick] is going to be talking to his agent soon."
"We're going to pursue it and see if we can accomplish it," added Patrick. "We'll do the best we can."
Fleury's agent says he has yet to hear from Patrick and says if a deal is done, it will probably come "at the last minute".
In four preseason games this year, Fleury has posted a 2.26 goals against average and a .923 save percentage.
The Penguins have until 3 pm Monday to sign Fleury to a contract otherwise he would have to be returned to his junior club in Cape Breton and would only be recalled to the NHL on an emergency basis.
Based on the performance-laden contracts of similar top picks in the NHL, Fleury can expect to sign a deal worth between $4-million and $5-million.
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so do you guys this M-A Fleury is NHL ready???
i would hate to see him get in there and look awful, but i do want to see him.
opinions?
