{ "blocks": [ { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Marc-Andre Fleury will start in goal for the Minnesota Wild when they visit the San Jose Sharks on Saturday." } }, { "id": "buwbkwg2-qro1ueqi", "type": "embed", "data": { "service": "twitter", "source": "https://twitter.com/JoeSmithNHL/status/1878162028298457402", "embed": "https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?id=1878162028298457402", "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Tonight will be the final time the Wild visit San Jose this season, meaning there won't be another chance for Sharks fans to see the future HOFer in action. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The Pittsburgh Penguins selected Fleury first overall in the legendary 2003 NHL draft. The lighthearted, elite goalie is expected to retire after the season and leave a lasting legacy. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Sharks defenseman Jake Walman said he watched Fleury's tricks and pranks on YouTube. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "\"I've loved hearing all the stories of his pranks over the years,\" Walman said. \"I haven't had the opportunity to meet him. He's had a phenomenal career, [and] I'm excited to play against him. I think we'll get his best tonight.\"" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Walman shared his favorite memory of Fleury, scoring his first NHL goal against him." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Srjb_6wJjDg[/embed]" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "\"He was way out of position. I think somebody might have interfered with him. I'm not sure how the goal really counted, but yeah, I was just celebrating, so I didn't really see,\" Walman smiled. \"It was during COVID, too. It was the fake board fans in the arenas, so it seemed packed in there, but it wasn't.\"" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Fleury played for the Penguins, Vegas Golden Knights, Chicago Blackhawks, and Minnesota Wild. Fleury has won three Stanley Cups and a Vezina during the 20-21 season." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Make sure you bookmark THN's San Jose Sharks site for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more.
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Future Hall Of Fame Goalie Will Make Final Start In San Jose