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Jack Johnson isn’t really a player that the pens should have to throw in a ridiculous sweetener. His contract isn’t really that bad. His buyout isn’t that bad. His play on the ice is really the only thing bad. But with teams losing money and setting internal caps for their teams and wanting players that are making less than there actual cap hits, Jack Johnson is one of those players. Not saying I think the pens would get any return or even trade him, but he isn’t un-moveable. I could see a draft day trade for Murray. Or once some of the free agents sign. But the market isn’t exactly flooded with top tier talent. Now that Lehner is signed, Murray might actually be the most intriguing goalie left in the market. Holtby has been on the decline the last three years posting worse stats than Murray and coming to the end of his prime. Can Talbot is older and always been pretty inconsistent. Calgary would have just re-signed him right away rather than inquiring about Murray if Talbot was better. Mike Smith is...well Mike Smith. Corey Crawford is like 80 years old. I think the hawks will re-sign him anyway. Howard is nearing retirement. Doubt a team looks at him as a starter. Miller won’t go anywhere that is rebuilding or far from the west coast. Kinda limits the options for teams like Detroit, Ottawa, buffalo, etc. Korpisalo/Merzlikins would be the only ones I could think of being better options than Murray but likely have a much higher cost.