According to many sources (including Pittsburgh Hockey Now and Dans Les Coulisses in Montreal), Penguins players have gotten in touch with the goaltender to see how Flower feels about potentially putting on a black and gold jersey again. Despite not having played for the Penguins since their Stanley Cup victory in 2017, Fleury still feels a great sense of pride and allegiance to Pittsburgh. The guys also talked about what the fan reaction would be and how it could impact Sidney Crosby in a positive way. And more importantly, for a cap-strapped team like the Penguins, Murray was younger by a decade and a cheaper option. Via the research of STATS LLC and Pirates broadcaster Joe Block, Madris is the second Pirates player since 1901 to record at least four total bases in each of his first two career games. Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) reacts as a shot glances off his shoulder during the first period against the Montreal Canadiens in game two of the 2021 Stanley Cup Semifinals at T-Mobile Arena. Video Play Button Whereas Fleury has a record of 27-16-5 with a .905%, a respectable stat line in his own right, though he slumped with a just a 15-10-3 record and a .892 save% in his last 28 games that helped reinforced the need for Vegas to acquire a goalie like Lehner in the first place. Murrays contract situation will surely be on the mind of general manger Jim Rutherford once this season ends. Friedman mentioned there was a chance he thought Fleury would be coming back to Pittsburgh, when he hits free agency. In seven regular season games against the Steelers, Gronkowski had 41 catches for 685 yards (97.9 per game) and scored 8 touchdowns. Elliotte Friedman had another interesting comment today - he thinks Marc-Andre Fleury could be coming back to Pittsburgh. Presuming Fleury is keen on coming back to Pittsburgh as a backup/safety net/mentor to Jarry is a dreamers' folly. Pittsburgh Penguins Schedule, Roster, News, and Rumors | PensBurgh, Marc-Andre Fleury says he will report to Blackhawks, putting an end to possible return to Pittsburgh, Pens sign defender Isaac Belliveau to entry level contract, The 2021 fifth round pick will turn pro full-time in 2023-24, Brock McGinn, Mark Friedman both clear waivers. At present, Fleury is playing and playing well. For his playoff career, he has a record of 84-64 with . All that loyalty and sentiment somehow vanished in a years time despite Fleury winning the Vezina. Its Jarrys net and not even a future Hall of Famer should take it from him. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports. Meanwhile, the guy who wrestled the primary starting job from Fleury last year in Vegas, Robin Lehner, hasnt been close to as sharp (3-1-1, 2.96, 0.88%). This is Round 2, the Pens beat Tampa 6-2 in Pittsburgh way back on October 15th in one of the first games of the season. They would head into next season stronger in net than they were last with Jarry and more financially flexible. He was the backbone of the team that went to the Stanley Cup. Ever since Fleury was taken by the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2017 Expansion Draft, there has been talk about a return to Pittsburgh. He did so in 1958. I think its possible, Friedman said. Peter DeBoer got hired to coach Vegas in January 2020. But a puckhandling mistake by Fleury arguably cost Vegas its Stanley Cup semifinal series against Montreal. He had three hits in his debut Monday night, too. Now that he has decided to play for the Blackhawks, any. Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown runs out of the tunnel before a Dec. 17, 2017, game against the New England Patriots in Pittsburgh. Its always felt like he would eventually return and after a failed attempt by ex-general manager Jim Rutherford, its time for Ron Hextall and Brian Burke to make it happen. Buffalo, Ottawa, Minnesota and Colorado are other teams that Fleury could be dealt to. Obviously, Marc-Andr Fleury will get the Pittsburgh game tomorrow. Marc-Andr Fleury (born November 28, 1984) is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League (NHL). It's become almost inevitable, and now it seems more possible than ever. Marc-Andre Fleury's second return to Pittsburgh won't be like his first. Hes moved on and weve moved on. I think there is a chance Fleury is coming back to Pittsburgh. He illuminated the Penguins locker room. 6:45 PM Marc-Andre Fleury, one of the most popular players in Penguins history, was traded by the Vegas Golden Knights to the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday. At least nothing that wouldnt be a massive subtraction from their current roster. Advertisement. Especially with Jarrys struggles so far in 2021. It's hard to find a player in the NHL more universally beloved than Marc-Andre Fleury. While he quickly became the star goalie and starter in Vegas in their inaugural season, Fleury lost his job to Robin Lehner who was acquired by the Golden Knights at the past trade deadline. Marc-Andr Fleury made another return to Pittsburgh last night. Goalie Robin Lehner was acquired in February of that year. Former Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford was at the forefront of those talks during the offseason. Fleury was asked about the possibility of coming back to Pittsburgh for the next phase of his NHLcareer, whether or not that was as a player on the ice, and Fleury seemed to push back on that idea. Make sure you bookmark Inside the Penguins for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns and so much more! In 2013, he was replaced in the playoffs by Tomas Vokoun after going 23-8 in the. The Penguins found themselves dragged back into the. "Last year, Washington wanted Fleury really bad.. Young upstart Matt Murray had just captured his second Stanley Cup in as many years. "I dont know," said Fleury as per Penguins insiderRob Rossi. Lehner will become a free agent at seasons end, and when talking about the 2020-21 season in a recent interview, Lehner was quoted as saying: Im sure well have some discussions [with general manager Kelly McCrimmon] after the season and see what happens, Lehner said Wednesday. Coaching changes. You never know, but its a very good impression here so far.. Since he departed, its been exactly the opposite: The locker room too often needs to lift the goalies spirits. And the Penguins have little to give back in return. Lets dance!. The Penguins have $7.4 million in cap space. Now Fleury is a Blackhawk, assuming he shows up in Chicago. If youre a believer in chemistry, Fleurys departure badly damaged the Penguins. Basically, what happened here and this isnt how Fleury can go out. Dont get me wrong. On Tuesday, less than a month after winning the Vezina Trophy, Fleury was traded from the Vegas Golden Knights to the Chicago Blackhawks. Pittsburgh Penguins fans who have tracked Marc-Andre Fleury's goaltending career have seen this before. Especially because of the bridges he burned on the way out of town after the 2018 season. It's all stuff Fleury, 32 -- who had been Pittsburgh's starting goalie from 2005-06 until . Nick has had a hand in covering Pittsburgh sports and news since 2018 previously with KDKA Radio and 93.7 the Fan. It's not. Sidney Crosby recorded three points in that game (1G+2A) and Tristan Jarry . But the inference that an eventual return to Pittsburgh played a role in his thought process at the time might be. I dont know if being there after not playing for the team for so long I really dont know.". (Its not.). Of course, with McAfees Western Pennsylvania roots, there was plenty of Penguins discussion. I am all about that. This offseason, two of those goaltenders are unrestricted free agents and the Penguins will have some holes to fill in net. It's also hard to find a . Now, to what end? In his very, very small sample size with the Golden Knights, Lehner has gone 3-0-0 with a .940% save percentage. Not to mention what that would do to Tristan Jarrys confidence. Madris homered as part of a 7-1 Pirates win over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. Season-ticket sales arent what the Penguins would like. Now, whether Fleury would accept that role remains to be. Sign up for our regular 'Penguins Newsletter' for all the latest. There's been lots made of the fact Pittsburgh didn't do anything to acquire goaltender depth at the trade deadline after Jarry wasn't able to get the job done in the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season. 2023 Trib Total Media | All Rights Reserved. After the Penguins' morning skate, Letang said . And if not a reboot, Fleury coming back to Pittsburgh, even in his second season away from the Penguins, feels at least like a revival. Now we all wait and see if they can pull it off. There are rumblings that he wont, but thats not Fleurys style. Subscribe. That's not revisionist history. Obviously, some of that time is going to be us in Montreal. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onChicago Blackhawks and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Ok, not those Beatles as we dont need to hear anyone sing, but the ones who grew up as Penguins together and won three Stanley Cups. They werent here when Fleury was. And looking at Tristan Jarry, he will be a restricted free agent as well, but he comes to the table with much less leverage than the two-time Cup winner Murray. No one connected to the Penguins trusts Tristan Jarry after his horrific performance against the New York Islanders in the playoffs. Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) plays against the Montreal Canadiens during Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup semifinal playoff series Wednesday, June 16, 2021, in Las Vegas. 1 pick and where he enjoyed so much success before he was left unprotected in the expansion draft. Kevin Lankinen gets the start tonight. Shane Seney Sunday, April 17, 2022 Minnesota Wild , Pittsburgh Penguins. 1 pick in the 2003 NHL Draft, he became the third goalie to be chosen first, joining Michel Plasse (Montreal Canadiens, 1968). The guys discussed if Fleury's return to Pittsburgh would lead him to the starting role. Starting against the Penguins, a team he helped rebuild to prominence in the first portion of his career, Fleury deserved so much better from his newest team. Fleury still has the skill and stamina to perform as a starter in the NHL despite his advanced age, but Jarry is the Penguins top goalie. Fleurys reluctance to play for Washington isnt new news. According to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, Marc-Andre Fleury is likely heading back to the Pittsburgh Penguins this offseason. After being picked up by the Las Vegas Golden Knights in the expansion draft, Fleury and his wife Veronique LaRosewere fully expecting that he would play out the remainder of his career with that organization but that all changed when the Golden Knights made the now infamous trade. According to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, the hockey insider could see Marc-Andre Fleury returning to the Pittsburgh Penguins organization when he hits the open market come July 13. Fleury needed to think all the way back to his first two seasons to recall another stretch as difficult as this. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. We also discuss the hires of Ron Hextall and Brian Burke, the on-ice issues facing the Penguins so far in 2021, and the perks of this odd schedule cooked up by the NHL for the pandemic-altered season. Fleury has said to friends he would not need to be the No. Try to poke-check holes in Fleury's legacy. Well, take a stroll over to Las Vegas and it looks like the Golden Knights have a bit of a goalie controversy on their hands as well. Plus, how would the Pens be able to absorb the remainder of Fleurys $7 million salary cap hit this year and the whole chunk in 2022? Theres a chance [Marc-Andre] Fleury is coming back to Pittsburgh, Friedman said. He could choose to not report to the Blackhawks and refuse to play for them. Ask any of his teammates or anyone in general who has crossed paths with him and they will all say the same thing an amazing goalie and an even better person. All of this is pure speculation on my part, but I am sure there are many Penguins fans who would love to see Marc-Andre Fleury don the #29 jersey for one final run with the only other professional hockey team he has ever known. 2023 Attraction Web S.E.C. Marc-Andre will be taking time to discuss his situation with his family and seriously evaluate his hockey future at this time. But he came back in 2020 to reunite with former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady in Tampa. The Vegas Golden Knights have reportedly "expressed interest" in a reunion with franchise legend Marc-Andre Fleury ahead of the NHL trade deadline. #Pens Hextall: Jarry and DeSmith did a good job for us last year. Tristan Jarry would likely be the piece being moved to Chicago in any deal for Fleury. As the talk of retirement came up and the possibility of not wanting to play for Chicago, it was mentioned that the Penguins could try and work a deal to land their former net minder and reigning Vezina Trophy winner. How much: Rutherford admits he broke an unwritten rule among GM's to contact Vegas manager Kelly McCrimmon during the. Instead the veteran goaltender spoke of Montreal, where both he and his wife are from, while also adding that he doesn't know how things would be for him in Pittsburgh after so long away from the team. 1 goalie if returning to Pittsburgh, so long as the Penguins would grant a contractual clause that would allow him to end his career . Via Vegas Hockey Now, TSNs Bob McKenzie said on NBCSN Wednesday that the Penguins have tried very hard since the offseason to reacquire their former three-time Stanley Cup-winning goalie. Its another salary-cap dump triggered by the NHLs flat cap. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. Related Posts. There was a ton of discussion throughout this season that the Penguins and Chicago Blackhawks were talking trade, however Chicago was holding firm they wanted at least a conditional first-round pick for the reigning Vezina trophy winner and Penguins general manager Ron Hextall wanted nothing to do with moving his first selection at the 2022 NHL Draft. If Fleury decides to play, the Hawks will shuffle other pieces to clear cap space. Rutherford is a two-time Stanley Cup-winning general manager. Meanwhile, the Flower is trying to make his back to his old buddies in Pittsburgh. After the trade had surfaced, some chatter began about Fleurys future and if he was even going to show up in Chicago. Then again, the Golden Knights can argue that Lehner should start over Marc-Andre Fleury in Game 4 for more . Even if the Penguins don't go that route, they could look to deal for a new goaltender in the coming days. A pair of former Penguins are looking for . Log In. My first thought was, of course, Vegas said no. Why would the Golden Knights say yes? Honestly, I dont know. Pittsburghs ability to pay Fleury enough to return and the presence of Tristan Jarry may make such a reunion impossible, though. If all of McKenzies report is accurate, lets talk about my guy Patrik Allvin! Photo credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports. A return to Pittsburgh would be a perfect storybook ending for Fleury, even if he's willing to play backup. Another story about Marc-Andre Fleury and Pittsburgh. Whoever plays goal for the Penguins wont be as good as Fleury and will be compared to Fleury non-stop all season. So Allvin calls Vegas back again after Rutherford couldnt close the deal during the offseason and ostensibly says to Golden Knights GM Kelly McCrimmon, I got one shot to make this happen. Marc-Andre Fleury made his return to Pittsburgh on Tuesday night, marking the first time that he has played a game at PPG Paints Arena as a visitor. Vegas unexpectedly traded Fleury to Chicago for a 23-year-old non-prospect who played as many ECHL games last year as he did American Hockey League games. Imagine your job was being relocated to the other side of the country and your boss never told you. The position of 'starter' is where there could be a snag between Fleury and the Penguins. Mark Lazerus (@MarkLazerus) October 15, 2021 Last season with the Vegas Golden Knights, Fleury played 36 games and won the Vezina and Jennings trophies.This will be the third time Fleury has returned to Pittsburgh since being claimed by the Golden Knights in the 2017 Expansion Draft . Less than a week after speculation was arising that a reunion between the Penguins and Marc-Andre Fleury could be possible, it appears the chances of that reunion happening are extremely unlikely. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Were it, Vegas management would reward Fleury . The Pittsburgh Penguins 10-game win streak ended with a thud after the Dallas Stars scored two late goals. They traded for him because they legitimately want him in the fold. On that night, longtime Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury was selected by the Vegas Golden Knights in the Expansion Draft. Fleury is entering free agency. #FleuryWatch is in its fifth year. Before a 1-0 loss to the Anaheim Ducks Thursday, he had won his first five decisions with a 1.80 goals against average and a 0.92 save percentage. "I want to stay in Vegas," Fleury told The Athletic's Jesse Granger . Robert Rossi. Honestly, I dont know. This has been a weird. 01:07 February 6th, 2018. I wouldve loved to see a reunion happen. If the Penguins can still get Fleury, they should. And he wouldnt be traded to the Capitals. As far as Cruz goes, he had an RBI single in the third inning. Also, the Knights are 8-1-1 atop a very tight Western Conference. The Penguins found themselves dragged back into the Fleury vortex Tuesday by an occurrence that had nothing to do with them. The New York Rangers are going all in this season as they look to win the Stanley Cup. Friedman discussed that during the 2021-22 season, the Washington Capitals made a hard push to acquire Fleury but he turned it down because of his loyalty to the Penguins. 2023 Attraction Web S.E.C. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. Fleury stands only 31 wins behind Patrick Roy and if Fleury plays another two seasons as a starter that should be an easy number to reach. Penguins ownership and upper management value Fleury. Fleury said he was glad the tribute video was shown before the game rather than during it, saying it would have been hard to get through the game otherwise. But does he make them better? The veteran netminder has been done wrong by the Golden Knights and its time for the Penguins to step in and bring home the Flower. There is even some speculation Fleury could retire. Rating the Penguins competition for a Wild Card spot. That being said, Tomlin gushed about Browns time with the Steelers. The namesake does carry some weight to a negotiation table, however; Fleury is third all time in wins with 520 and has the potential to make a jump on that list. Fleury is in the final year of a $7 million deal but he didnt want to leave Vegas and after learning of the trade via Twitter, hes contemplating his future. Penguins Should Target a Trade for Alex DeBrincat, Three Breakout Candidates for the Penguins Next Season, What Prioritizing Kris Letang Means for Penguins' Defense Core, Penguins Announce Multiple Front Office Promotions. Marc-Andre Fleury probably would love to return to Pittsburgh. Ask Jim Rutherford. 1 pick in the 2003 NHL draft, spent 13 seasons in Pittsburgh and set team records for games and minutes played, wins and shutouts. Will the Penguins yet get Fleury? Saturday back in Pittsburgh was no different, as Flower showed up early to pull a prank on former teammate Kris Letang. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. The Golden Knights have passed on multiple occasions. But how much do Hextall and president of hockey ops Brian Burke value him? Goalie depth was a question. Fleury is due for a new contract and the Penguins are in need of a backup. The Knights are said to be closing in on a new deal with Lehner, a pending unrestricted free agent, which would make Flower a backup netminder for the franchise. Here's something to bounce off a goalpost: Fleury should never have left the Penguins. Go ahead. Vegas did not, and Pittsburgh just couldn't afford to swing a deal without a team absorbing a portion of his $7 million cap hit. Former Steeler Antonio Brown will soon return to Pittsburgh to show off his musical talents. I kick around all those subplots with Pittsburgh native and Puck Off Podcast host Joe Bartnick during Fridays Breakfast With Benz podcast. You can contact Tim at tbenz@triblive.com or via Twitter. Continue with Recommended Cookies. Then again, I thought Fleury winning the Vezina precluded Vegas trading him. Washington wanted Fleury really bad, Friedman said. Who cares if the idea makes any sense or not? All but certain to lose 32-year-old Fleury after these playoffs to the Vegas Golden Knights or somewhere else . As you would expect that very same Fleury-adoring fan base in Pittsburgh is now eagerly awaiting the conclusion of this season and wondering if Fleury could potentially make his return to their favorite NHL franchise. But Vegas owner Bill Foley vetoed that deal because of Fleurys value to the franchise since its inception in 2017. He's coming off a season in which he won the Vezina Trophy as the league's top netminder, at age 36. PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Former Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury won the 2020-21 Vezina Trophy. From his Stanley Cup performances where some of his saves leave fans scratching their heads to his bubbly personality that can take over a room and brings nothing but joy. (Fortunately, I get paid over and over.) Thats what his predecessor, Jim Rutherford, would have done. Thats likely true. Over his years in the NHL, not only has Fleury risen the ranks as one of the best goalies ever, he has also become known as one of the league's most infamous pranksters. It was a special night in Vegas as Marc-Andre Fleury returned and beat the Golden Knights to cheers from the Vegas fans. Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski said he is retiring. Getting dealt is tough enough, but it was made worse by the fact Fleury found out about the deal from Twitter, not from the organization. Its absurd. Oct 8, 2018. Fleury informs CHI he will play https://t.co/thpscYRR3O. Fleury opens up about returning to Vegas originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago. Fleury is entering free agency. Wrapping up a three-year, $7 million deal, Fleury is likely looking for his final contract before hanging up the pads and calling it a career. We can sit around and chop that up like its a realistic conversation. Marc-Andre Fleury could come home to Pittsburgh and act as the mentor to Jarry in the final few seasons of his professional career. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. We anticipate them both being back. Elliotte Friedman of Hockey Night in Canada stopped by Pat McAfees show to talk some hockey. DeBoer turned to Lehner every time an excuse beckoned. In Pittsburgh, discussing Marc-Andre Fleury will never go away. A couple of other items, though. All tweets could be reposted. However, he would most likely be a backup to Tristan Jarry in Pittsburgh as well. Meanwhile, the guy. Enter the Pittsburgh Penguins who. Ever since Fleury was taken by the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2017 Expansion Draft, there has been talk about a return to Pittsburgh. Gustavsson had saved about 9.3 goals above expected in 20 games played. Fleury's best moments as a Penguin came when he backstopped the club to back-to-back Stanley Cup Final appearances in 2008 and '09. . Share this: PITTSBURGH It was quite a scene in Pittsburgh on Tuesday night when Marc-Andre Fleury, one of the most beloved players in Penguins history, made his return to the city for the . To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Rumor: Marc-Andre Fleury heading back to Pittsburgh Shug McSween. Vegas gave him away for nothing. Published on September 25, 2020 at 6:08 a.m. Yall know that aint happening. The Penguins, meaning Rutherford, really wanted to get Fleury back in 2020. Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month. Its an extension of a non-stop discussion, really. A rugged defenseman and a scoring winger not named Zucker appear to be on the wish list, however with Fleury coming available potentially, the top spot on the list should be taken over. The Penguins fandom has never been quite the same since June 21, 2017. This meshes with the idea that Pittsburgh could look for a Fleury reunion. Fleury may be a future Hall of Famer, but he's never been traded during a season before, was leaving his family behind, and Talbot felt for him, saying, "I was traded midseason before. NHL Rumors: Penguins & Fleury Reunion Coming. Was there anything bogging down talks on Pittsburghs end? His glove hand is the worst in the league. At least thats how coach Mike Tomlin put it on The Pivot podcast with former Steeler Ryan Clark. But his unhappiness is definite. Fleury spent over a decade with the Penguins and left one of the best legacies of any player to put on the jersey. And as far as returning to play in Pittsburgh once more, forget it. Vegas trades Fleury to Chicago as goalie carousel spins Gronkowski retired prior to the 2019 season. The Blackhawks ended up finding what they were looking for from the Minnesota Wild and frankly 'The Flower' has fit in perfectly with his old buddy Bill Guerin. While there are decent goalie prospects in the Penguins system, they are not ready for the jump to the NHL, even as a backup. Now Fleury is entering the final year of his current contract . Gambling problem? If Hextall and Burke are looking for some serious street cred, they can be known as the executives who reunited the Beatles in Pittsburgh. But over the next two months, he wasn't quite himself, posting an .885 save percentage . According to Rob Rossi of The Athletic, those within the organization are endorsing Fleurys return to Pittsburgh. M. So when word leaked on social media that he was traded from the Vegas Golden Knights to the Chicago . The Penguins could do one of two things: tender Murray as an RFA and see if anyone puts an offer in for the player, which has become a rare sight in todays NHL, or the team could outright trade Murray for a substantial package, leaving Jarry as the sole owner of Pittsburghs crease. While they would love to have the veteran netminder in the windy city, if Fleury really doesnt want to play there, perhaps they will consider the move. And he was going to have it for about 15 more. The Penguins were reportedly linked to a few trade candidates on Tuesday. Rutherford had a trade in place to re-acquire Fleury before this past season. Fleury on a return to Pittsburgh one day. Odds & lines subject to change. One day after the Vegas Golden Knights traded the reigning Vezina winner to the Chicago Blackhawks in a salary dump, there is some uncertainty whether hell even report to the team. There has always been the idea that Fleury returns to the Pittsburgh Penguins, now it seems more possible than ever, 2023 The Hockey News, Roustan Media Ltd, Early Expectations for Next Year's Pittsburgh Penguins, Subscribe to Inside the Penguins on YouTube. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. Gambling problem? 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