Aside from getting in a few on-ice sessions before his stint with the Penguins, he’s been taking in Wild training camp alongside management and learning more about the front-office side of the organization, including scouting and player development. Fleury still believes he doesn’t want to get into coaching.
Otherwise, he’s spending more time with his kids.
He also plays tennis once a week and has tried mountain biking and Pilates.
“The days I went to the rink, I spend a few hours there,” Fleury said. “Then you go home, pick up the kids from school. Then it’s go-time with all the sports and dinner, homework, stuff like that. So, the day goes by so quickly, but I gotta find something. I don’t know. It’s been nice to go to the rink, see the boys, doing all that, but sometimes maybe try to find another hobby.”
However he decides to occupy his time, Fleury knows it won’t be the same as being back in the crease.
“I’m very fortunate, very thankful that I played the game that I love for so long,” he said. “But something I’ve noticed, too, is there’s nothing that will replace playing hockey.