I don't think we're comparing apples to apples here. Pisani was a plug that happened to have a lucky run of pucks bouncing off him or being in the right place at the right time. It came out of nowhere and was completely out of character term for him.
Ignore the 13 starts, Murray has been a stud prospect for a long time now. It was only because he played for Pittsburgh that he wasn't more of a known asset. Ever since he was first mentioned in the same breath as Calgary, people have actually learned more about him. There's a lot to like about this guy and how he plays. Has delivered at every level and dominated in the AHL.
The fact that he's now doing the same thing in the NHL, in the playoffs no less, is pretty awesome, but not even all that surprising, looking at where he's come from to get here.
Don't get me wrong, I don't even think Pitt will entertain trading him at this point, but a few months ago, the approximation of a 2nd and a prospect was probably realistic. Right now though, Pitt would certainly have upped the asking price and the suggestions in here are simply reflective of that fact.
It's my opinion that Calgary needs a solid goalie more than anything else. I'm terrified they'll bring in an aging stopgap, Gillies doesn't pan out, and we are forced to endure a decade of mediocrity, wasting Our young players' best years, just like we did with Iggy.
If trading a 6th pick in an average draft prevents that apocalyptic vision from coming true, I'm all for it.
But above all else, I'm on vacation this week, it's the offseason and I have too much time on my hands.
