Oilers sign defenceman Ryan Murray to one-year, $750K deal

Former Vegas Golden Knights centre Jake Leschyshyn, left, struggles to control the puck as Colorado Avalanche defenseman Ryan Murray pursues in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, in Denver. (David Zalubowski/AP)

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Ryan Murray to a one-year contract worth US$750,000.

Murray appeared in 37 games for the Colorado Avalanche last season and recorded four assists.

He did not appear in the playoffs for Colorado’s run to a Stanley Cup title.

The 28-year-old Regina native was selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets with the second overall pick in 2012 NHL draft.

Murray has 128 career points (15 goals, 113 assists) and a defensive rating of plus-13 over 432 games with Columbus, New Jersey and Colorado.

September 2, 2022

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Ryan Murray
SIGNED BY
Edmonton Oilers
LENGTH
1 yr
CONTRACT TYPE
Free Agency
SALARY CAP HIT
$750,000
TOTAL
$750,000

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