Fleury, 40, confirmed that he will join Team Canada at the upcoming IIHF World Championship in Sweden and Denmark, marking his first appearance at the tournament. Speaking to reporters during the Wild's end-of-season media availability, the longtime NHL netminder joked about his decision to delay full retirement.

Fleury revealed on Monday during a season-ending interview in Minnesota that he has agreed to join Team Canada for the ice hockey world championship later this month.

Even if it was only a small chapter in Fleury’s life, the Wild were lucky to have him for as long as they did.