Thunder Bay’s Matt Murray is on the move.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded the 26-year-old to the Ottawa Senators for the 52nd overall pick in this year’s draft and forward Jonathan Gruden.
Murray had a .899 save percentage and 2.87 goals-against-average in 38 appearances with the Penguins last season.
In three playoff games, Murray recorded a .914 save percentage and 2.50 goals-against-average as Pittsburgh was eliminated in the playoff qualifying round by the Montreal Canadiens.
Murray backstopped the Penguins to back-to-back Stanley Cup championships in 2016 and 2017.
He is a restricted free agent and is coming off a three-year, $11.25 million contract.
(Photo Credit: @penguins)
Sensational saves, two Cups, and many moments improving the Pittsburgh community. Thank you for everything, Matt Murray. pic.twitter.com/Ni55jYWgMo
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) October 7, 2020
