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Sabres prospect Brett Murray quickly finding his way with Americans
Brett Murray, listed at 6-5 and 235 pounds was a 4th round in the 2016 entry draft. Murray began the season as a checking forward. He's recently promoted him to left wing beside center Kevin Porter and Andrew Oglevie. In his first 10 games he's recorded 2G, 5A
Gord Dineen:
“What you want a young guy to do is punch a hole in the lineup, and he’s done that. He’s recognized the opportunity that he’s getting and he’s really driven. Another guy with size and … very good hands. When he’s taking the puck to the net, he’s really a really effective guy. A lot of time, big guys, to get their feet moving is one of the things you always have to coax out of them. He’s really got his feet moving, he’s a hard guy to play against. He’s really played a gritty game. His wall play has been really good. He’s got … poise in the tough areas.”
Brett Murray:
Why he left Penn State:
“Playing time and the whole situation, I wasn’t progressing. Personally, it wasn’t the best situation for me.”
Conditioning:
“I was in shape for the level below in the USHL. I trimmed down the body fat, put a little more muscle on, came back and I feel I’m in a very good spot now, personally, with my conditioning level"
Play:
“I like to think I’m hard to get the puck off of. That creates a challenge not only offensively, but in the defensive zone, if I’m able to stall the puck, it’s harder to get the puck off of just the forecheck, get in on the D.”
Praise for Amerks Captain Kevin Porter:
“The core guys here, they’re easy to turn to. The first couple games, I wouldn’t say I was scared, but it’s always nerve-racking when you’re at a new level and you’re new to the team, new to the league. But I turned to those older guys. If I have a question it’s easy to turn to somebody.”
Brett Murray, listed at 6-5 and 235 pounds was a 4th round in the 2016 entry draft. Murray began the season as a checking forward. He's recently promoted him to left wing beside center Kevin Porter and Andrew Oglevie. In his first 10 games he's recorded 2G, 5A
Gord Dineen:
“What you want a young guy to do is punch a hole in the lineup, and he’s done that. He’s recognized the opportunity that he’s getting and he’s really driven. Another guy with size and … very good hands. When he’s taking the puck to the net, he’s really a really effective guy. A lot of time, big guys, to get their feet moving is one of the things you always have to coax out of them. He’s really got his feet moving, he’s a hard guy to play against. He’s really played a gritty game. His wall play has been really good. He’s got … poise in the tough areas.”
Brett Murray:
Why he left Penn State:
“Playing time and the whole situation, I wasn’t progressing. Personally, it wasn’t the best situation for me.”
Conditioning:
“I was in shape for the level below in the USHL. I trimmed down the body fat, put a little more muscle on, came back and I feel I’m in a very good spot now, personally, with my conditioning level"
Play:
“I like to think I’m hard to get the puck off of. That creates a challenge not only offensively, but in the defensive zone, if I’m able to stall the puck, it’s harder to get the puck off of just the forecheck, get in on the D.”
Praise for Amerks Captain Kevin Porter:
“The core guys here, they’re easy to turn to. The first couple games, I wouldn’t say I was scared, but it’s always nerve-racking when you’re at a new level and you’re new to the team, new to the league. But I turned to those older guys. If I have a question it’s easy to turn to somebody.”
