Report: Penguins, Murray nearing multi-year extension
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray appears set to cash in on strong showings in the playoffs and World Cup of Hockey.
The Penguins and Murray are closing in on a multi-year contract extension, according to TSN's Bob McKenzie. McKenzie notes the extension is likely to be for three years - kicking in after this season - and estimates it will average out to less than $4 million per season.
Further to @TSNBobMcKenzie, Matt Murray's new contract with the Penguins will be for three years and $3.75 million per season
— Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) October 20, 2016
The 22-year-old backstopped the Penguins to their first Stanley Cup win since 2009 last season with a 2.08 goals-against average and a .923 save percentage in 21 games. He also turned in a great showing at the World Cup as a member of North America before going down with a broken hand, which he continues to nurse.
Murray practiced with the Penguins on Wednesday for the first time since suffering the injury, and is expected to return to game action over the next couple weeks, according to McKenzie.