The 25-year-old left-handed blue liner posted a new career high in points this year with 29 (1 goal, 28 assists).
Murray is a restricted free agent this summer, so the Blackhawks could in fact try to offer sheet him if he does not end up signed by July 1st. Columbus is also rumored to want draft picks in return for Murray, as they currently only have two picks in this year’s draft.
Murray will turn 26 in September and can become an unrestricted free agent next season.
He’d Provide A Massive Boost For Chicago
The Blackhawks have also been rumored to be in the market for a top four defenseman.