Ryan Murray, Blue Jackets Agree to New Contract: Latest Details and Reaction

February 11th, 2016 by Danny Webster Leave a reply »

The Columbus Blue Jackets and defenseman Ryan Murray have agreed to a two-year contract extension, the team announced Thursday.

Columbus drafted the 22-year-old second overall in the 2012 NHL draft. He has totaled 17 points this season while playing in every game.

Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen released a statement, per the team's website:

Ryan Murray is a talented, smart player who has been a very steady performer on our blue line and we are extremely happy to have this deal completed. Ryan has earned more ice time, showed steady improvement and contributed in all situations for us throughout the season. We look forward to his continued growth and development with our club.

Murray was set to be a restricted free agent after this season, per Spotrac.

Rob Mixer from BlueJackets.com notes that Murray's deal will be worth $2.825 million per year.

Todd Sharrock, the team's vice president of team communications, also tweeted out this picture of the Saskatchewan native signing his contract:

Murray is a crucial part to a young Blue Jackets team that h ...

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