Marc-Andre Fleury has exited the NHL after 21 seasons in the net, eager for more family time and an end to the on-ice tributes while fully accepting at age 40 that he’s no longer at his best. OK, so he’s not quite ready to completely call it quits.

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 gave his final exit interview Monday, and teammates spoke to his legacy. Brock Faber: "God, he had so much fun playing this game."