After trading Olli Maatta recently, the Chicago Blackhawks have opened up over $3 million of salary cap space. Reportedly they’re considering using that on the Penguins’ Matt Murray.
Hearing CHI/PIT had Matt Murray conversations and the Blackhawks had permission to discuss an extension. Things did not work out, so everyone continues examining their options.
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) October 5, 2020
After the Pens have shed Jack Johnson, the next step on the checklist looks like finding a new home for Murray via a trade.