Hockey World Reacts to Marc-Andre Fleury's NHL Retirement

Marc-Andre Fleurys NHL career officially ended following the Minnesota Wilds elimination in Game 6 against the Vegas Golden Knights.The 40-year-old goaltender, who had already announced this would be his final season, leaves the game with three Stanley Cups, the 2021 Vezina Trophy, 575 regular-season winssecond-most in NHL historyand 92 playoff wins, tied for third all-time.Fleury played 21 seasons in the league, beginning as the No.

1 overall pick in the 2003 NHL draft by the Pittsburgh Penguins.He spent 13 years in Pittsburgh before joining the Golden Knights, where he led the expansion team to the Stanley Cup Final in 2018.

His final seasons were split between Chicago and Minnesota.The NHL published a video featuring many of his teammates and other players across the league congratulating Fleury on an outstanding career.Marc-Andre Fleury's peers had nothing but great things to say about him Forever a legend.

pic.twitter.com/0ddb1ij0C8 NHL (@NHL) May 2, 2025Penguins captain Sidney Crosby, who shared those championship runs in Pittsburgh, reflected on Fleurys longevity and competitiveness.I think with Flower, just his ability to compete at the level that hes competed atat his age, after doing it for so long, Crosby said.

Hes somebody that I spent a lot of time with over the years, you know, being his teammate, and definitely appreciate all those great memories that weve had together.Vegas forward Jack Eichel said, Fleurys been doing it for so long.

The model of consistency.

And I dont think Ive ever spoken to a player, staff memberyou know, really anybodythats had a bad thing to say about the guy.Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid also offered praise.To still see him in the net making some of the saves he makes and how athletic he is, its really impressive, McDavid said.

And then just to see how much fun he has with it.

And I think thats why you see him still playing hockey at a very high level.Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) reacts to the fans prior to the start of game four of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Xcel Energy Center.Bruce Fedyck-Imagn Images Minnesota defenseman Brock Faber said, As a young player in this league, there isnt a single guyprobably everthat could be a better role model for a young player in the league.

The way he treats his teammates, his family, you know, how hard he works.

Its a complete honor to be able to share the same sweater as him.Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman said, I love talking to that guy.

Hes a role model of mine and Im sure for so many more.

And a class act.

Theres a reason why hes had success in this league so long.

One that I really cherish playing against and really respect.San Jose Sharks rookie Macklin Celebrini added, Its been amazing to watch his career.

Obviously, the runs he had with Pittsburgh and Vegas, and him in Chicago, and now Minnesota.

Hes been fun to watchhis off-ice antics as much as his on ice.Related: Penguins Sends Parting Message To Marc-Andre Fleury on ThursdayRelated: NHL Posts Message After Marc-Andre Fleury's 'Marvelous Career' Ends.

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