- This kid as just impressed me BIG TIME... I wish more pros (rookies & veterans) would have the same mentality and just play the game that they love (and the game that has given them so much)... just glad to see that more and more kids coming onto the NHL are just happy to bet there and aren't worried about how many millions they'll take home every year.
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The Canadian Press
12/2/2003
PITTSBURGH (CP) - Rookie goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury wants so badly to stay in the NHL that he's possibly willing to forgo a $3-million US bonus in his contract.
Once Fleury appears in 25 games this season, his bonus package will kick in. "So far, there wasn't any talk about what they will do with me," Fleury said. "I don't know, so ... maybe when they will do something, we'll see if we can talk (about the bonus).
"Because I don't want to leave. I just want to stay here. We'll see what will happen."
The Penguins, who revealed Monday they expect to lose $5 million this season, are making no secret of their reluctance to add to that deficit by paying Fleury his bonus.
"We have to make tough decisions along the way, which we have," team president Ken Sawyer said. "I don't know if Fleury's going to spend the rest of the season here or go back to juniors. We haven't made that decision yet. But, in part, it will be a financial issue."
Fleury could still represent Canada at the world junior championships in Helsinki later this month. Pens GM Craig Patrick has spoken to Hockey Canada about it.
Fleury said he is trying to block out thoughts of the world juniors.
"I know training camp (Dec. 11) is coming soon. But I don't know ... we'll see what happens," Fleury said
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Also, for anyone who questions Schremp’s desire and determination read the following quote, "I'll play for pocket change if I have to, just as long as I can get to the highest level that I can," he adds. "I'd just like to make enough money to take care of my parents and my family. "My parents are not that well off and I'd really like to pay them back for all the things they've done for me. They've been the biggest part of my success."
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The Canadian Press
12/2/2003
PITTSBURGH (CP) - Rookie goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury wants so badly to stay in the NHL that he's possibly willing to forgo a $3-million US bonus in his contract.
Once Fleury appears in 25 games this season, his bonus package will kick in. "So far, there wasn't any talk about what they will do with me," Fleury said. "I don't know, so ... maybe when they will do something, we'll see if we can talk (about the bonus).
"Because I don't want to leave. I just want to stay here. We'll see what will happen."
The Penguins, who revealed Monday they expect to lose $5 million this season, are making no secret of their reluctance to add to that deficit by paying Fleury his bonus.
"We have to make tough decisions along the way, which we have," team president Ken Sawyer said. "I don't know if Fleury's going to spend the rest of the season here or go back to juniors. We haven't made that decision yet. But, in part, it will be a financial issue."
Fleury could still represent Canada at the world junior championships in Helsinki later this month. Pens GM Craig Patrick has spoken to Hockey Canada about it.
Fleury said he is trying to block out thoughts of the world juniors.
"I know training camp (Dec. 11) is coming soon. But I don't know ... we'll see what happens," Fleury said
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Also, for anyone who questions Schremp’s desire and determination read the following quote, "I'll play for pocket change if I have to, just as long as I can get to the highest level that I can," he adds. "I'd just like to make enough money to take care of my parents and my family. "My parents are not that well off and I'd really like to pay them back for all the things they've done for me. They've been the biggest part of my success."