Confirmed with Link: Leafs re-sign G Matt Murray (1 year, $875k)

[TMLBlueandWhite]

If he has recovered well from surgery and he is 100% healthy, he may be our best goalie, so that's likely why they re-signed him.

I don't think he is getting back to his pre-injury self, but we can do a lot worse for our #3.

This seems like a 0 risk move with an insanely high upside.

It's a great signing, good job Tre.

They signed him for that reason - he's likely tp pass through waivers.

You're not going to be able to sign a high quality player to be the #3 regardless of the team, they're either vets not quite good enough to be a regular backup or an unproven prospect.

Murray at least has a track record that if he's healthy he's capable of playing well enough

Well then why did they bring the Russian kid over.

If they play Murray in the AHL he's taking time, well earned I might add, away from Hildeby and Akthyamov. They could lend him to another team I suppose. But why even sign him to begin with and not just offer a PTO to see how he performs after double hip surgery.

Nobody else in the league was gonna give him a contract

 

[HamiltonNHL]

A lot better ones too. Jones for example.

This.

I believe Treliving convinced Murray to sit out last year on Robidas Island on LTIR and not play to help the Leafs locked in Cap Hell, and now rewarded him by giving him a chance to continue his career comeback at $875k league minimum salary.

Makes sense.


More goalie options thr better.

 

[Roo]

The first person to get out of Robidas Island lol

 

[Macallan18]

The first person to get out of Robidas Island lol

He swam home, avoided the sharks, must be healthier!!!!

 

[banks]

For those who don't like this move, what exactly do you want for the #3 or 4 goalie in the organization? Because here's what I want:

- League minimum salary
- NHL experience
- Good teammate to mentor in the AHL
- Can clear waivers
- Any possibility of NHL upside is a plus

I think Murray checks every box. Maybe only Jones would be a better option, but who knows if he'd be willing to come back for league minimum? Maybe he's looking elsewhere. But Murray wants to be here.

If he's properly recovered, he could potentially start an NHL game when needed. But if not, he could just as easily disappear and wouldn't block a prospect from making progress.

 

[nuck]

A great #3 I think. We have seen his healthy upside and its better than Jones. Between the 3 of them they should be able to handle 82

 

[sxvnert]

Rather have jones but it's probably payback for sitting out all of last season.

 

[Fogelhund]

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[Antropovsky]

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He had moments of dominance for us, even with bad hips. Not sure he will get a chance with us though, unless injuries to Woll or Stolarz. I could see teams taking a flyer on him on waivers. Especially Dubas...

 

[HockeyVirus]

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We've used 3-4 goalies every year for as far as I can remember. Woll health and our lack of starting experience in net this year ensures Murray plays. Would be cool for him to find his cup form

 

[Arzak]

Keep them coming, half the roster 1M or less so we can afford crying Mitch! Leafs way !

 

[Sypher04]

Keep them coming, half the roster 1M or less so we can afford crying Mitch! Leafs way !

You guys have been crying about Mitch every day nonstop for the past 2+ months so this is kinda rich.

 

[Menzinger]

He had moments of dominance for us, even with bad hips. Not sure he will get a chance with us though, unless injuries to Woll or Stolarz. I could see teams taking a flyer on him on waivers. Especially Dubas...

They might but they also have to have the roster spot available to keep him if they claim him.

 

[Evilhomer]

Shocking prediction, but he won't play another game for the Leafs.

 

[ManosArriba]

I think it's inevitable that we see a Stolarz and Hildeby tandem. Murray and Woll are both so injury prone.

 

[DragoGrizzly]

Shocking prediction, but he won't play another game for the Leafs.

Is this because you think he’ll get picked up on waivers or that we won’t need to play our #3 goalie?

 

[LeafSteel]

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[Stephen]

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I had the same thought.

 

[Evilhomer]

Is this because you think he’ll get picked up on waivers or that we won’t need to play our #3 goalie?

The former. I'm not sure he would clear waivers, so I think he would only play in an emergency situation.

 

[Maple Leaf]

Why dis d. they sign this mayg murray

 

[Fogelhund]

Why dis d. they sign this mayg murray

Less drunk posting.

 

[al secord]

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A wise woman once said "hips don't lie."

If we need to use our 3rd stringer for a significant amount of time, we are in trouble anyway. I don't mind this at all.

Less drunk posting.

He might be having a stroke. Don't jump to conclusions. "Hiccup "

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Beat me to it.

 

[Larcos_Unal]

Shocking prediction, but he won't play another game for the Leafs.

You're giving Woll's body way, way, waaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyy too much credit chief.

 

[cyris]

Keep them coming, half the roster 1M or less so we can afford crying Mitch! Leafs way !

What does Mitch have to do with the AAV of our 3rd string goalie?

 

[ACC1224]

What does Mitch have to do with the AAV of our 3rd string goalie?

It’s just simpleton froth. If anything Matthews and Nylanders overpaid bumps this year will have a much greater impact on the cap.