We all know it: Marc-André Fleury loves playing tricks on his teammates.
There are so many stories about his pranks, I’d have them until next week if I counted them one by one.
His team-mates play along, and that’s what makes it so funny.
As an example, Brandon Duhaime said after a game last week that Fleury had played well “for a 50-year-old”.
The Quebecer, who celebrated his 39th birthday in November, decided to get even… By hiding Duhaime’s clothes, who had to leave the dressing room after the game with only his coat on his back.
Marc-Andre Fleury via text on Brandon Duhaime’s missing clothes: “Haha, I’m sure he will find them somewhere. ” https://t.co/NK2uGeqOJE
– Michael Russo (@RussoHockey) December 22, 2023
Guys like that are important in a hockey locker room because they’re appreciated. Fleury may play tricks on his buddies, and his buddies may play tricks on him, but it just brings a good mood into the room.
It’s only fair, after all.
But above all, it’s what makes Marc-André Fleury a beloved and respected player throughout the National League. And that’s a credit to him, because everywhere he’s gone, we’ve heard comments to the effect that he’s a damn good teammate and a damn good guy.
In gusto
– We’re talking about the Habs, Kings and Devils.
Three teams that play better away from home https://t.co/aAklYzh7oT
– TVA Sports (@TVASports) December 25, 2023
– That’s a good one!
When one member of your family likes a different team on Christmas
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– BarDown (@BarDown) December 25, 2023
– Nice.
The Christmas snowflake patch is back pic.twitter.com/bCuUSYJawt
– New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) December 25, 2023