Marc-Andre Fleury is back in the black and gold.
The Pittsburgh Penguins signed the 40-year-old goaltender to a professional tryout contract on Friday, the team announced.
Fleury will practise with the Penguins on Sept. 26 before playing in part of their exhibition game on Sept. 27 against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
“The entire Penguins organization is honoured to welcome Marc-Andre Fleury back to the ice in Pittsburgh,” said Penguins GM Kyle Dubas in a statement. “This past year everyone witnessed how beloved and respected Marc is in the game of hockey, but the adoration goes beyond his accolades and career. Marc means so much to our team, our fans and the City of Pittsburgh because of the person he is and the example he set. The Penguins feel he and his family are most-deserving of th