Earlier in the month, Fleury signed a professional tryout contract with the Penguins. The veteran goalie is set to play one final time during the Penguins preseason game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday.
Fleury was drafted by the Penguins with the first overall pick in 2023 NHL Draft. He played 13 of his 21 NHL seasons in Pittsburgh, winning three Stanley Cups (2009, 2016-17).
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby thought James’ future in pranking looks bright.
“He’s gonna get there,” Crosby said. “He’s got the right teacher. He’s gonna have to do a couple to get used to it, but he’ll get there eventually. He’s the future, that’s for sure. He’s the future.”
Forward Bryan Rust revealed the young prankster even put a fake snake in the bathroom.
“He did not get me. I saw him get [Malkin],” Rust said. “[He] put a rubber snake in the bathroom. I’m not sure if it got anybody, but I’m sure it did. It’s fun to see the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.”
No one is safe around those Fleury boys.
– NHL.com Independent Correspondent Wes Crosby contributed to this report.