Blackhawks inquired about Penguins goalie Matt Murray initially appeared on NBC Sports activities Chicago

Corey Crawford and the Blackhawks may not be seeing eye-to-eye on a brand new contract and it appears to be like like Stan Bowman is doing his due diligence elsewhere.

Luckily, the NHL’s goaltending free agent market is loaded with massive names. And the commerce market appears to be heating up as effectively

The Blackhawks had beforehand inquired with the Coyotes about Darcy Kuemper, and one other goalie rumored to be on the transfer was linked to Chicago on Monday, the Penguins’ Matt Murray.

Listening to CHI/PIT had Matt Murray conversations and the Blackhawks had permission to debate an extension. Issues didn’t work out, so everybody continues inspecting their choices.

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) October 5, 2020

Whereas Bowman stays optimistic he can strike a cope with Crawford, the Blackhawks should be ready for all eventualities and have a backup plan in place.

Murray, 26, is a restricted free agent, and Pittsburgh appears to be like to be purchasing his negotiating rights in a commerce.

Since main the Penguins to a Stanley Cup as a rookie, Murray’s profession hasn’t developed as some anticipated. He posted an .899 save proportion and a pair of.87 objectives towards common in 2019-20 and was outplayed by Tristan Jarry.

In line with Pure Stat Trick, Murray’s -11.57 objectives saved above common was eighth worst within the NHL.