Next year they will battle it out. But I think Murray is the guy they ship as his cap will be higher and my guess is Jarry out plays him next year.
I mean there’s a lot of “what if’s” with your comment. I think this playoffs is crucial. If pens go on a run with Murray in net, he will be signed to a long term deal. On the contrary, if he chokes against MTL, we could see a very different outcome. Do you remember the fleury chokes from 2010-2014? Pens won’t give Murray a leash that long. We can’t afford to waste any years of the Crosby/Malkin era with bad goaltending.
I mean there’s a lot of “what if’s” with your comment. I think this playoffs is crucial. If pens go on a run with Murray in net, he will be signed to a long term deal. On the contrary, if he chokes against MTL, we could see a very different outcome. Do you remember the fleury chokes from 2010-2014? Pens won’t give Murray a leash that long. We can’t afford to waste any years of the Crosby/Malkin era with bad goaltending.
I think the odds are high they split time in net and Sully goes with the hot hand.
Such an approach has won them 2 cups.
He will ride the hot hand until it's not hot.
MAF played really well during his series....... Murray still got put in net.
Giving guys 28 straight starts is bound to wear on them. So I suspect at some point even if Murray plays well, you will see Jarry.