from Sam Kasan of PittsburghPenguins.com,
Marc-Andre Fleury arrived at PPG Paints Arena Thursday afternoon for cleanout day knowing that this will likely be the last time he ever steps foot inside the Pens locker room.
Fleury, who has spent the past 12-plus seasons as the Pens' franchise goaltender, has a face - and a smile - that has become as synonymous with Pittsburgh hockey as Sidney Crosby or Mario Lemieux.
"It's been such a long time, a great ride," Fleury, 32, said. "I've met a lot of good people. This feels like home for me."
Fleury has tried his best not to think of the future, wherever that may be. The emotions are too strong.
"I tried not to too much because as you can see, I'm struggling with this," Fleury said with red eyes. "I just tried to enjoy the moment. I tried to remember the good times."
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