NYR. After trading Olli Maatta recently, the Chicago Blackhawks have opened up over $3 million of salary cap space. With Chicago’s situation, it’s tough to imagine they were offering an appealing deal for the goalie, so it’s not terribly surprising that negotiations there broke down. The one advantage for Yzerman in this situation would be Tampa’s cap situation. Henrik Lundqvist has been the King of New York City since he was drafted 205th overall in the 7th round of the 2000 NHL entry draft. There is no arguing with what Murray has accomplished as a young goalie in the NHL. Those are a few of the options out there for Yzerman and to be frank, I’d rather see him hold onto his ten draft picks to use them on the current draft class. They’ll have to adjust accordingly. Topping the list of expiring RFA salaries is Matt Murray with $3.750 million. The hockey world was shocked when the Pittsburgh Penguins left Marc-Andre Fleury unprotected during the Vegas Golden Knights expansion dr... Alex Ovechkin is entering the final year of a 13 year deal worth $124 million. Hearing CHI/PIT had Matt Murray conversations and the Blackhawks had permission to discuss an extension. Murray is set to become an RFA on Friday when the market opens after completing a three-year, $11.25-million contract, but Dorion doesn't expect a … Also, reporting on Friday indicated that Markstrom is not looking to sign with a team in Detroit’s current position. There’s a way for everyone to be happy, but it’s going to take a lot of work and figuring out how to best find the NHL team that will satisfy Murray and the Pens. Murray, Matt [RFA Rights] Bjugstad, Nick; PIT. Murray and his reps also know the Pens have neither the cap room nor much inclination to want to keep him. Jones, Martin; DRAFT YEAR ROUND 1 ROUND 2 ROUND 3 ROUND 4 ROUND 5 ROUND 6 ROUND 7; 2020: 2021: 2022: ROSTER. At just 24, Reinhart could step into the lineup for the Wings and make an immediate impact while maintaining that youth movement for Yzerman. After Jimmy Howard announced he likely won’t be back in a Red Wings jersey, the team is left with Jonathan Bernier as their only netminder. They have to fit this information in with their own hopes and desires for Murray’s next deal while also understanding that when the goalie carousel starts when free agency opens on Friday, it could fill quickly. Plus, you have to wonder if they’re considering bringing UFA’s Kevin Shattenkirk, Zach Bogosian and Patrick Maroon back after a Stanley Cup win. When your season goes that poorly, a lot of self reflection takes place, and a new strategy is generally put in place to get the franchise back on track. In … Reportedly they’re considering using that on the Penguins’ Matt Murray. I think the Wings could lure Murray away from the Pens on a deal in the 5-6M AAV range. The Lightning are pressed against the cap, and an offer sheet for Sergachev may not cost as much draft pick compensation as you would think. Rumor: Marc-Andre Fleury Has Submitted No-Trade List To Vegas Golden Knights, BREAKING: Alex Ovechkin Rejects Contract Extension From Washington Capitals, Rumored trade package from Montreal to Winnipeg for Laine, Oilers reject Penguins latest trade offer, Rumored Trade Package From Philadelphia to Winnipeg for Patrik Laine, Henrik Lundqvist Has Said Goodbye To His Teammates In New York, Maple Leafs being linked to huge trade with New Jersey or Anaheim, Rumor: Marc-Andre Fleury heading back to Pittsburgh, Torey Krug expected to be traded on Monday, Arizona Coyotes shopping Phil Kessel, 3 potential destinations. Rumour has it that the front office wants to keep things around the $70-million mark, so this could affect their ability to match a strong offer sheet to Reinhart. But, again, time is of the essence, so it also behooves Murray and his reps to get a sense of what other NHL teams are interested in paying him, getting the best deal or new team that he can and finding a spot as soon as possible to ensure that he can lock in a position before the off-season madness really kicks up on Friday. What does that look like? Depending on how desperate Vegas is to move him, there is a way bringing Marc-Andre Fleury back could work for the Penguins. Pittsburgh started auctioning off Murray and fellow RFA Tristan Jarry (QO of $735,000) in a very public way. Even after dropping Maatta, CapFriendly lists the Blackhawks as having $11.1 million of cap space. Murray can file for arbitration and seek what could be a lucrative short-term contract. Yzerman wants to rebuild this team through the draft and with 20 picks over the next couple of years he has a great opportunity to do so. CBO. The Bolts have 5.33M available to re-sign RFA’s Sergachev, Anthony Cirelli and Erik Cernak. The Toronto Maple Leafs are working the phones and getting more prepared for the NHL Draft and the start of free-agency. Detroit Red Wings Schedule, Roster, News, and Rumors | Winging It In Motown, 2020 NHL Draft: Grading the Red Wings picks, UPDATED: Red Wings do not give Qualifying Offers to three RFAs. Statistics of Matt Murray, a hockey player from Thunder Bay, ONT born May 25 1994 who was active from 2010 to 2020. Having this edge lessens a reason to accept a long-term deal on a bargain rate from a team like Chicago if he can get that same money on a short deal and then hit unrestricted free agency and look for a raise. After all, he did trade for the 22-year-old in 2017, sending Jonathan Drouin packing to the Montreal Canadiens in the deal. Labanc, Kevin [RFA Rights] Gambrell, Dylan; 2021 3rd round pick (SJS) 2021 3rd round pick (PIT) SJS. He’s still just 26 and I would feel more comfortable paying him the term and money that Markstrom could command. Murray is in a position where he can utilize his leverage to get a better deal — perhaps another team like Buffalo or Minnesota or Ottawa comes along and is willing to pay him more than Chicago was talking. Matt Murray Doesn’t Fit Senators Results. This season was anything but pretty for the Detroit Red Wings, managing a measly 39 points and finishing in the basement. TEXT-EMBED. The Ottawa Senators acquired goalie Matt Murray from the Pittsburgh Penguins for forward prospect Jonathan Gruden and 52nd pick in this year’s draft ... Murray is set to become an RFA … Things did not work out, so everyone continues examining their options. 2020 NHL Draft: Pittsburgh Penguins select goalie Joel Blomqvist in second round, The Pens’ first pick of the year, courtesy of the Matt Murray trade in the 2nd round, Pittsburgh grabs a goalie, NHL Draft 2020: Penguins select Raivis Ansons in 5th round, NHL Draft 2020: Penguins select center Lukas Svejkovsky, Penguins draft goalie Calle Clang in the third round.