#Leafs are known to have interest in Murray.”. Term Remaining. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below “The problem some teams view in taking on Matt Murray is that not only is he RFA and needs a new deal, but he’s arbitration-eligible and one Penguins source told me teams are worried he’d command $6M in arbitration. One of them is gone obviously, for cap reasons, and most reasonable people would assume that it’s Murray. The Ottawa Senators have made another big move this week, picking up goaltender Matt Murray before the second round of the 2020 NHL draft. You vastly overrate what a good but not superstar starting goalie is likely to get on the trade market. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. By indirect math, Murray becomes the asset to take the contract. I would even give a 6th or 7th round pick and/or retain a few dollars. His goalie has some benefits that the others just don’t offer. 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Expiry Status. Sure, teams are waiting to see about the free-agent class. Here is why Matt Murray might be too risky to be just that. Initial Creation Date: Feb 28, 2020. Rutherford pulled something out of the hat but it certainly wasn’t rabbit! Any Sens news will do right now. So the question becomes what do they pay Jarry? Perhaps Buffalo, Ottawa, Detroit, or another team with cap space and goalie needs will take Murray and pay Johnson. The Winnipeg Jets have agreed to terms on a 4 year, $12 million dollar contract with Dman, Dylan DeMelo. Published: Feb 28 at 3:50. Still a gap between the Flames and Talbot. Matt Murray. Murray has also appeared in 51 career playoff contests, registering 29 victories. “He is a fundamentally sound young goaltender who we believe is a great asset for the Penguins.”, 2020-21: $2.5 million I would be lying if I said my heart didn’t skip a beat the other day when I saw an OFFICIAL news release pop up on the Senators Twitter account. Matt Murray Trade Possibilities CGY CHI COL MIN SJS. Pittsburgh Penguins placed G Matt Murray on IR. However, there must be a reason Sullivan trusts him as much as does on the PK. Get breaking NHL News direct to your inbox. Brassard trade whether acquiring or expunging as a ” rabbit out of the hat”? Jim Rutherford stated last Friday that Pettersson is off-limits. And so, we wait. Most of these articles, from almost all the writers, spend most of their time looking at it just from the Pens perspective. It is not a guarantee, but it seems to be a safe bet that Pittsburgh Penguins GM Jim Rutherford must choose one starting goalie and trade the rights to Matt Murray or Tristan Jarry. See Marcus Pettersson for Daniel Sprong, and Jared McCann in the Derrick Brassard trade. But the COVID offseason isn’t typical, and Rutherford needs a partner. It’s probably… Read more », I’d suggest packaging 28 with 30. They don’t. The Penguins are clearly looking to shake things up a little bit this summer and with the emergence of Tristan Jarry, Murray has suddenly become a piece the Penguins would consider moving. All Rights Reserved. PIT. Oct 25, 2016: Activated: Pittsburgh Penguins activated G Matt Murray from injured reserve. NHL Free Agent Signings: Robin Lehner, Matt Murray, and Brian Elliott. The rebuilding Senators needed to address their crease after the team announced last month it wouldn’t be offering a contract to 39-year-old Craig Anderson, Ottawa’s all-time wins leader. In the future, the Penguins must play Johnson out of position, scratch him and his $3.25 million AAV, or trade him. This would make my 4th line Tanev – Blueger – Sceviour. Read it here. Ducks trade Erik Gudbranson. Ottawa Senators acquire goalie Matt Murray from the Pittsburgh Penguins. Ottawa Senators acquire London, Ont., native Josh Brown from Florida Panthers. If it were on the table, one can logically assume the deal would be done. On the NHL trade front, there is Matt Murray. Would love your thoughts, please comment. But there have been no takers. At a $5 million cap hit, #VegasBorn would be $59,876 over the cap, per @CapFriendly.”. On a personal note, it would be nice to see Johnson play for a team without being blamed for literally everything. Matt Murray Doesn’t Fit Senators Results. The Rangers are rumored to be trying to trade into the second round today. Based on public reports, Edmonton reversed their course and decided to pursue a platoon situation with their current 1A goalie Mikko Koskinen. Please read our Commenting Policy first. It may be the best Rutherford can do for the next Penguins trade. 3, defenceman Jake Sanderson at No. Our first chapter examined the Calgary Flames. Trades. ZAR (I know that will come with backlash, however sell a fourth liner high), offseason trade to acquire Kasperi Kapanen. 2020 1st round pick (BUF) 8th Overall . Then he’s UFA in a year.” #LetsGoPens, — NHL News (@puck_report2) August 25, 2020. Matt Murray just finished the final year of his current deal and is a restricted free agent this off-season. The Penguins will receive the 52nd overall selection in today’s draft and prospect John Gruden in exchange. 28 on Tuesday. Penguins GM Jim Rutherford pushed for a first-round pick as the Penguins trade return for RFA goalie Matt Murray, as multiple pundits speculated, including Pierre LeBrun and Elliotte Friedman. Saad, Brandon; 2020 1st round pick (CHI) CHI. There is no arguing with what Murray has accomplished as a young goalie in the NHL. “The acquisition of Matt Murray represents an important addition to our lineup,” Ottawa general manager Pierre Dorion said in a statement. What if the Penguins offered Murray a qualifying offer, and he accepted? Here’s more NHL Draft rumors. Can’t wait to see the comments for this one. PIT. RFAs becoming UFA’s in Edmonton, and possibly Ryan Strome later today from NYR. We now know the signing period will begin at 12 p.m. “The problem some teams view in taking on Matt Murray is that not only is he RFA and needs a new deal, but he’s arbitration-eligible and one Penguins source told me teams are worried he’d command $6M in arbitration. As well as the GM public say a player, 28, is off limits is a way to drive his value upward. Where Does Evgeni Malkin Rank Among All-Time Russian NHL Players?