June 21, 2003
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
Q. Are you going to be ready to step into any challenge that you might want to stay in there?
MARC ANDRE FLEURY: My goal is to stay in the NHL. That's always in my dreams. I will do my best to do it.
Q. What will it take you to make the NHL? What do you think you have to do as far as your skill level?
MARC ANDRE FLEURY: For sure I have to work hard this summer to get ready and work more on getting better so I can be ready during training camp.
Q. How does it make you feel that a team traded to get you?
MARC ANDRE FLEURY: I think the thing I will do my best to not disappoint them.
Q. The Penguins don't have many No. 1 overall picks; Lemieux in 1984. Do do you think of him and were you aware of that?
MARC ANDRE FLEURY: I think that that's great to be the second one, but I don't know him personally, but I know he's a great guy and also a hockey player, I am really looking forward to meet him.
Q. Did you have any idea the Penguins had traded up to get you or was that a surprise?
MARC ANDRE FLEURY: I heard this morning that they made the trade, but I didn't know who they were going to pick.
Q. How much do you know about the Penguins and what was your impression in speaking with Craig?
MARC ANDRE FLEURY: They were all nice, all nice guys, I think they are a good organization, very anxious to get to training camp.
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