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Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy
Can't blame them for asking for a lot if they really believe they are better off keeping both goalies for now.
Murray has been solid everywhere he's played at every level, including the NHL. But young goalies can easily take a step back and if the Pens deal Fleury and Murray falters they risk throwing away a whole season (or more) while Sid and Geno continue to get older.
Imagine having Murray struggle next year and all they have to show for Fleury is a couple 2nd round draft choices still playing junior somewhere and a B prospect playing in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton or whatever you call there farm team.
It would be different if Murray was an RFA this summer and looking to get a big raise, but he's not. The two combined eat up about as much CAP as what you'd expect a good goalie tandem to.
I also don't think they are as worried as most here think they should be about expansion and what not. Lots of time, and there will be more than one team willing to deal for Fleury right up to the last minute next summer IMO. And if Fleury won't play ball (which I seriously doubt) then Murray could be easily moved as well.
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If Calgary has MAF, then Reimer is likely available cheap (although I would like Calgary to get both and put goalie issues behind us). He would be a good 1B for Murray.