It's possible the Pittsburgh Penguins chose the right path in goal a few years ago.

Goaltender Matt Murray just hasn’t had the same luck or success in the crease since leaving the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Maybe the Penguins dodge a bullet with Murray, as the two time Stanley Cup Champion is likely to sit out the entire 2023-24 season.

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced that Murray will be out indefinitely and is was placed on long-term injured reserve.

It’s unclear what could be bothering Murray injury-wise as during the Maple Leafs postseason run the team and player declared he was healthy enough to play.

With his placement on LTIR, the Maple Leafs will be relieved on Murray’s contract which earns just over $4.5 million against the salary cap.

The Ottawa Senators are retaining just over $1.5 million of Murray's total $6.25 million AAV.

The contract is entering it’s final season and Murray will likely become a free agent come next offseason.

Before placing Murray and Jake Muzzin on LTIR, the Maple Leafs are over $12 million above the cap limit.

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