OTTAWA – Ottawa Senators general supervisor Pierre Dorion announced today that the group has actually acquired goaltender Matt Murray from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for forward prospect Jonathan Gruden and the Senators (previously acquired from Columbus) second-round selection (52nd total) in the 2020 NHL Draft
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A two-time Stanley Cup Champion with Pittsburgh, Murray, 26, ranks third amongst all-time Penguins goaltenders with 117 profession triumphes for the franchise. He also ranks third with 11 nothing wins.
” The acquisition of Matt Murray represents a crucial addition to our lineup,” stated Dorion. “Hes a proven goaltender who has substantial high-pressure experience and someone who were certain will act as an exceptional coach to our young group of upcoming goaltenders. “.
A local of Thunder Bay, Ont., Murray was Pittsburghs 2nd third-round selection (83rd overall) in the 2012 NHL Draft. Over 199 career NHL games (all of which have actually accompanied the Penguins), he has made a record of 117-53-19, a 2.67 goals-against average and a. 914 conserve percentage. He has actually also appeared in 51 career post-season contests over which he ranks third among all-time Penguins with 29 success (29-21) while being tied for 2nd with six nothing wins.
Following the transaction with the Penguins, the Senators now have 8 remaining selections in the 2020 NHL Draft.
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