Since Fleury still have 3 years to his contract I dont think it will be next year, maybe the year after. Unless Murray brings them far in the playoff.
With two concussions this year..is it time to start to look at Murray as a timeshare guy next season? Or is this getting bad enough that Pitt loos to add another solid goalie should his concussion be career ending type stuff?
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Since Fleury still have 3 years to his contract I dont think it will be next year, maybe the year after. Unless Murray brings them far in the playoff.
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Murray is at worst the back-up next season, Zatkoff's contract expires this summer and the Pens will not resign him. They might get a younger back-up for the AHL team, but the starter there will be Jarry.
There are rumors that 2 or 3 teams already tried to trade for Murray, as a lot see him as a future top 10 goalies, who might already be NHL ready. I don't think the Pens want to trade Murray and i also don't think they will and can trade Fleury.
So no matter what happens, they will start next season with Fleury and Murray. I don't see Fleury's injury to be so serious that he has to end his career. With Crosby and Letang around, doctors in town have a lot of experience with concussions.
So for your question. Murray should allow the Penguins to give Fleury more rest during the regular season. I see 25 games for him next season.
This should be it, there is no need to rush him.
Two things could actually change the situation. First is Murray carries the Penguins deep in the playoffs and second is that Fleury struggles like he did 3 years ago.
So overall you should keep an eye on Murray, long term he is top 3 on my young goalie list, but don't treat him as a starter for the next 2 years.
Is Zatkoff going to be gone for sure?
They don't even play him in back to back situations anymore. If the Pens win on thursday, he will get his start for the last game of the season and then he will be gone. Penguins will for sure go with Murray and Fleury for next season.
Well i see 25 for Murray, 2 to 5 for Jarry and the rest (52-55) for Fleury. This could change should Fleury get hurt or struggle.
Just keep in mind that Fleury had 58 starts this season and that although he will have missed 14 games due injuries. So cutting him down to 55 in a healthy season is already a lot. The will not do more than that, he's still the starter and he proved that he can win a cup.
I have been racking my head on Murrays future. I currently have Murray, Lundqvist, and Jones. I like Murrays future but I have 2 solid tenders. I was just offered Teravainen for him. Should I move Murray or will I kick myself?
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Thanks, not going for it. Long term build.