With multiple players signing professional tryouts and, earlier today, veteran Sam Gagner signing with the Winnipeg Jets, the floodgates have appeared to have opened. Now, another former first-round draft pick has found a new home.
Murray was originally selected 2nd overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets after the Oilers picked Nail Yakupov first. At the time, there was a debate that the Oilers should pass on Yakupov and select Murray. Something they ultimately chose not to do.
