MATT MURRAY NEWS

Inks two-year extension Murray agreed to terms on a two-year, two-way contract with Nashville on Wednesday.

Impact Murray has put together a solid campaign with AHL Milwaukee this year, going 25-10-5 with a .930 save percentage and 2.15 GAA in 40 appearances for the Admirals. Despite his decent numbers with the Admirals, the 27-year-old backstop has been unable to break into the NHL with the Predators this year. Given the two-way nature of his deal, Murray is unlikely to be anything more than an emergency depth option for the Preds moving forward.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Filling in at practice Murray was recalled as a practice player by the Predators on Tuesday, Emma Lingan of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Murray will be on the roster temporarily while Juuse Saros makes his way back from the 4 Nations Face-Off. In his 27 appearances for AHL Milwaukee this year, the 27-year-old Murray is 17-7-3 with a .930 save percentage and 2.19 GAA. Murray will head back to the minors once Saros rejoins the team.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to AHL Murray was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Saturday.

Impact Juuse Saros (illness) is good to start Saturday in Pittsburgh, so Murray's presence on the roster is no longer needed. Justus Annunen is expected to serve as Saros' understudy. The 26-year-old Murray has a 2.31 GAA and a .927 save percentage in 23 outings in 2024-25.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted for backup duties Murray was promoted from AHL Milwaukee on Friday, Alex Daugherty of The Tennessean reports.

Impact Murray will fill the backup role behind Justus Annunen on Friday versus the Sabres, as Juuse Saros (illness) is unavailable. Once Saros is feeling well enough to play, Murray will likely return to Milwaukee.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Reassigned to AHL Murray was returned to AHL Milwaukee on Friday.

Impact The Predators required a back up for Scott Wedgewood on Wednesday as Juuse Saros was unable to dress due to a lower-body injury. The Predators play Saturday in Detroit and if Saros is still unable to play, look for Murray to be recalled once again.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Nashville Murray was recalled from AHL Milwaukee on Wednesday.

Impact Murray was sent to the AHL in late September, but he'll rejoin the Predators ahead of Opening Night against Dallas on Thursday. However, it seems unlikely that he'll see much, if any, time in net for the NHL club early in the season.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Waived Sunday Murray was waived Sunday for assignment to AHL Milwaukee, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Murray was a longshot to make the Preds' opening-night roster behind Juuse Saros and Scott Wedgewood. The 26-year-old netminder figures to spend most of the 2024-25 campaign with AHL Milwaukee as an insurance option in goal.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Guarding goal Sunday Murray will defend the road net in preseason action against Florida on Sunday afternoon, according to Doug Plagens of the Panthers Radio Network.

Impact Murray posted a 23-save shutout win versus Minnesota on Jan. 8 during his lone appearance with Dallas last campaign. In 31 regular-season contests for AHL Texas in 2023-24, he posted a 14-15-2 record with a 3.02 GAA and an .896 save percentage. He will likely start 2024-25 in the minors.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Nashville Murray signed a one-year, two-way deal with the Predators on Monday.

Impact Murray is buried on the goalie depth chart in Nashville and should spend the 2024-25 campaign with AHL Milwaukee, barring any injuries. He posted a lackluster 3.02 GAA and .896 save percentage in 31 games with AHL Texas last season. The 26-year-old has made four career NHL appearances.

JULY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Poised for free agency Murray will be eligible for unrestricted free agency Monday after he didn't receive a qualifying offer from Dallas on Sunday.

Impact Murray earned a 23-save shutout win against Minnesota on Jan. 8 during his lone NHL appearance in 2023-24. The 26-year-old netminder posted a mark of 14-15-2 with a 3.02 GAA and an .896 save percentage in 31 regular-season outings for AHL Texas this past campaign.

JUNE 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to AHL affiliate Murray was reassigned to AHL Texas on Tuesday.

Impact Murray's demotion suggests Scott Wedgewood (personal) may be ready to return against the Penguins on Friday. Murray will likely remain in the minors as long as Jake Oettinger and Wedgewood are both available.

MARCH 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Up from minors Murray was called up from AHL Texas on Wednesday, per Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine.

Impact Murray will serve as the backup goaltender for Wednesday's home game versus Arizona because Scott Wedgewood (personal) is unavailable. Jake Oettinger is set to get the start. Murray has a 3.05 GAA and an .895 save percentage in 28 outings with Texas in 2023-24. He's also appeared in four career NHL contests, posting a 2-2-0 record, 2.53 GAA and .885 save percentage.

MARCH 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to minors Murray was reassigned to AHL Texas on Wednesday.

Impact Murray was summoned by Dallas on Tuesday to serve as the backup goaltender in a 5-1 win over LA because Scott Wedgewood (lower body) was unavailable. Dallas might recall Murray before Thursday's road game in Philadelphia if Wedgewood ends up not being ready to return in time for that contest.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Dallas Murray was promoted from AHL Texas on Tuesday, Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine reports.

Impact Scott Wedgewood is considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury, so Murray will either start or serve as Jake Oettinger's backup Tuesday versus LA. Murray was excellent in his lone NHL appearance of the season Jan. 8 against the Wild, stopping all 23 shots he faced en route to a 4-0 victory.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in minors Murray was returned to AHL Texas on Thursday.

Impact Murray has been up and down ample times of late, as the Stars are saving valuable cap space when they are not in action. Murray is replacing Jake Oettinger, who has been out of action for four weeks with a lower-body injury. Murray picked up a shutout Monday, stopping 23 shots in a 4-0 win over Minnesota, his first NHL game of the season. Look for Murray to return to the active roster Friday as the Stars face Nashville, if Oettinger is unable to play.

JANUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned Wednesday Murray was recalled from AHL Texas on Wednesday, according to Stars' radio analyst Bruce LeVine.

Impact Murray was reassigned to Texas on Tuesday, but that was apparently just a cap move. His return to Dallas suggests Jake Oettinger (lower body) won't be available for Wednesday's home game versus Minnesota. Murray made his NHL season debut Monday, posting a 23-save shutout versus the Wild.

JANUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to AHL Murray was loaned to AHL Texas on Tuesday.

Impact Murray posted a 23-save shutout win over Minnesota on Monday. If Jake Oettinger (lower body) isn't ready to return for Wednesday's rematch against the Wild, Murray will be recalled from the minors.

JANUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first shutout Murray stopped all 23 shots he faced in Monday's 4-0 win over the Wild.

Impact This was Murray's fourth NHL appearance, his second win and his first shutout. The Stars played a strong game in front of him to make it easier for the 25-year-old, who hadn't seen any game action in over three weeks. He's mainly backed up Scott Wedgewood while Jake Oettinger (lower body) works his way back from an injury, but with Oettinger getting close, Murray's time in the NHL for this stint is likely soon to be over.

JANUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Monday Murray will guard the road goal Monday against Minnesota, per Jessi Pierce of NHL.com.

Impact Murray earned a 1-2-0 record with a 3.39 GAA and an .844 save percentage in three outings for Dallas during the 2022-23 campaign. Scott Wedgewood, who made 10 straight starts due to the absence of Jake Oettinger (lower body), will get a bit of a breather. Wedgewood has gone winless in his past three appearances, surrendering 13 goals on 74 shots during that span. The Wild rank 23rd in the league with 2.97 goals per contest this season.

JANUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back with big club Murray was promoted from AHL Texas on Tuesday, Stars' radio analyst Bruce LeVine reports.

Impact Murray was sent to the minors Monday in a paper transaction to save the Stars some cap space, but he was always expected to be back with the big club ahead of Tuesday's matchup with Montreal. Murray will back up Scott Wedgewood against the Canadiens.

JANUARY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Loaned to AHL Murray was loaned to AHL Texas on Monday, per Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News, in what is expected to be temporary move.

Impact It's believed that Murray's shift off the NHL roster is for salary cap reasons. Jake Oettinger (lower body) has been skating, but he isn't ready to return to the lineup yet. Murray will probably serve as Scott Wedgewood's backup again in Tuesday's contest against the Kings.

JANUARY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from AHL Murray was brought up from AHL Texas on Monday.

Impact The Stars had Joe O'Brien, who agreed to an amateur tryout agreement with the team, serve as Scott Wedgewood's backup in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to St. Louis. O'Brien was released Sunday, so Dallas was able to add Murray under the roster emergency exception rule ahead of Monday's matchup against Seattle. Murray has posted a 1-2-0 record with a 3.39 GAA and an .844 save percentage in three NHL starts with the Stars last season. His presence with the big club probably means that Jake Oettinger (lower body) isn't ready to return yet.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Signs one-year deal Murray agreed to a one-year, two-way contract with Dallas on Thursday.

Impact Murray had a 2.37 GAA and a .911 save percentage in 34 AHL contests with Texas in 2022-23. He also posted a 1-2-0 record, 3.39 GAA and .844 save percentage in three outings with Dallas. With Jake Oettinger and Scott Wedgewood likely to occupy the starting and backup spots, respectively, in Dallas, Murray is projected to start the 2023-24 campaign in the minors.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to AHL Murray was loaned to AHL Texas on Sunday.

Impact In a corresponding move, Scott Wedgewood was recalled from his conditioning loan. Murray has recorded one win in three NHL appearances this season.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Second loss in three March starts Murray made 21 saves in a 3-1 loss to Vancouver on Saturday.

Impact Dakota Joshua scored a shorthanded goal on a 2-on-1 break late in the first. Brock Boeser netted a goal early in the second on a give-and-go, and Jack Rathbone scored on a one-timer form the high slot less than two minutes later. Murray has made three starts this season, all this month. He has lost two straight to the Orcas, surrendering eight goals in that span. He won his debut against the Hawks at the start of March. The Stars' net belongs to Jake Oettinger, and Murray is unlikely to get many more starts this season.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE