Done Deal: Pittsburgh and Ottawa Make A Trade!

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Ottawa Senators have completed a deal involving goaltender, Matt Murray.

The deal sees Murray head to Ottawa for a 2nd-round pick, #52 overall and forward Jonathan Gruden.

Here's the full trade. Always felt Ottawa was a good spot for Murray. He's 26, joins a young team on the rise. I really like the fit. https://t.co/SEh1B02y0Z
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) October 7, 2020

Penguins GM, Jim Rutherford told the world weeks ago he would not be able to keep both Murray and Penguins starting goalie, Tristan Jarry and has signed Jarry long-term and now traded Murray.

Murray brings Stanley Cup winning experience to a young team in Ottawa and at only 26-years-old, now becomes Ottawa's goalie of the future.

The Penguins now free themselves of another potential contract, and receive back a 2nd rounder, which is great return for their club after they dealt their first-rounder to Toronto.

We will have to wait and see about Murray's next contract, as he's a restricted free-agent and now will negotiate with Ottawa regarding his next contract.

Penguins and Senators have been talking about this deal for a few weeks. Ramped up over the past 90 minutes. Penguins like a few players around the 52 pick. Plus, important to Pitt to finally make this trade before free agency opens and glut of UFA goalies are avail.
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) October 7, 2020