Confirmed with Link: Bryan Murray Confirms this will be his Last Season.

[Lehner]

What does this mean? Do we go for it like crazy now?

I kinda hope we stay the course but I doubt that will happen now.

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[Nac Mac Feegle]

We can't 'go for it.' We are way too far away from being a contender right now.

If we try, we will fail and end up with a completely gutted team.

 

[Senscore]

We can't 'go for it.' We are way too far away from being a contender right now.

If we try, we will fail and end up with a completely gutted team.

Exactly. The GM has an obligation to do what's right for the team, not the other way around.

 

[Holdurbreathe]

Exactly. The GM has an obligation to do what's right for the team, not the other way around.

IMO nothing will change.

 

[Mr Invidious]

Bryan Murray does not strike me as someone who will blow-up the barn to make a full-blown push for the Cup given the circumstances.

He knows this team isn't there yet (I hope).

I hope this team can at least give him something to be happy about next year. It's going to be really weird not having Bryan around. He's been in the organization for a decade now.

 

[DrunkUncleDenis]

IMO nothing will change.

I think (hope) the team's long term plans don't change - Murray doesn't strike me as a selfish guy, but I wouldn't be shocked if he pulls the trigger on a bigger deal.

If he trades Andy, we'll know he's not "going for it" at all this year.

 

[ULoveMe]

With solid consistent goaltending and a few additional pieces (top 4 D and top 3/6 forward), I think this team can make some significant noise in the playoffs. The huge question mark right now is who are we riding with as our goalie for next year. Honestly can't remember when this team has gone at least 3-4 seasons without a goalie controversy....

 

[Very Stable Genius]

Biggest problem is the accumulation of dead weight, freeing that money and roster space is vital to our future success.

 

[DrunkUncleDenis]

With solid consistent goaltending and a few additional pieces (top 4 D and top 3/6 forward), I think this team can make some significant noise in the playoffs. The huge question mark right now is who are we riding with as our goalie for next year. Honestly can't remember when this team has gone at least 3-4 seasons without a goalie controversy....

Biggest problem is the accumulation of dead weight, freeing that money and roster space is vital to our future success.

This off season just got even more interesting, didn't it. The storylines, I tell ya!

 

[PoutineSp00nZ]

Im sure that Murray will be given some kind of lifetime position with the team, so if they do manage to win a cup in the foreseeable future he'll still be able to get his name on it. Or at least pick it up on the ice.

 

[tony d]

Good for him, Murray should be able to dictate when he goes. Be interesting to see who replaces him.

 

[PoutineSp00nZ]

End of an era though, its sad. Especially being forced out by disease, but he was able to keep going for a couple years.

Murray is a tough old bird.

 

[Tuna99]

Go all in, Murray and Melnyk might be their last chance to win a Cup - I guess this means we are keeping Andy.

Let's make a run at it

 

[Larionov]

You hope and pray that Bryan Murray has a couple of years left, as I really believe this team could be in the mix by 2016-17. We'll be better next year, and I really think the stars could align for this team to still be playing two years from today. There are no guarantees, but the potential for this core is definitely there...

 

[Stuzchuk]

Good for him, Murray should be able to dictate when he goes. Be interesting to see who replaces him.

I'd love to see Neil Smith given another shot at a GM job... but most likely someone internal

 

[PeterSidorkiewicz]

I'd love to see Neil Smith given another shot at a GM job... but most likely someone internal

Wow really? I never thought I'd hear someone say that.

 

[Mr Invidious]

I'd love to see Neil Smith given another shot at a GM job... but most likely someone internal

For a split second, I thought this was your solution to getting Smith and Neil off the team.

 

[Super Cake]

Bruce Garrioch @SunGarrioch · 3h 3 hours ago
Bryan Murray has a contract to remain two years as an advisor when his deal as GM expires after next season. #Sens

Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie · 1h 1 hour ago
Murray had 4 yr deal to start this season - two as GM, two as an advisor. So when he says he'll step down in a year, that was original plan.

 

[Stuzchuk]

Wow really? I never thought I'd hear someone say that.

he won a cup in NYR in 1994, twice voted GM of the year by the Hockey News... he did a very decent job in NYR got fired and never got a shot again

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

Trade dead weight.

Sign Williams and Jackman/Sekera and we're making a run for the cup next year if Hoffman, Ryan and Zibanejad improve... which they should.

Let's do this.

 

[Upgrayedd]

Signed a 4 year deal last season i believe...probably stick around as an advisor or something of the sort if at all able going forward.

Stay the course...not a time to panic imo

 

[benjiv1]

You guys realize Alfie is being groomed for his replacement right?

It's not like he called Matt O'Connor and wooed him to Ottawa or anything.

 

[Mr Invidious]

You guys realize Alfie is being groomed for his replacement right?

It's not like he called Matt O'Connor and wooed him to Ottawa or anything.

I'll be absolutely shocked and bewildered (heck, even kind of mad) if Alfie is named GM next season. He has zero experience. He'll get his start as either an assistant/adviser or he will going into player personnel.

There's no way he just becomes GM because he's Alfie. He'll put in some time like Yzerman did before he comes close to being an NHL GM.

 

[OD99]

You guys realize Alfie is being groomed for his replacement right?

It's not like he called Matt O'Connor and wooed him to Ottawa or anything.

To be GM with little to no experience isn't a recipe for success...Alfie could do it on the ice by sheer will but that doesn't work in management.

I agree he is being groomed but no way he can be ready after next season. I guess they could put him in and still have Dorion and Lee as his assistants to really make the transition smoother (especially with Murray as an adviser).

So, after writing all that perhaps Alfie will step in after next season!

 

[operasen]

Biggest problem is the accumulation of dead weight, freeing that money and roster space is vital to our future success.

The way he accomplishes that will be his legacy. I hope he does not trade away our youth for the sake of another "Ryan" type deal. Keep Hoffman, Stone, Pageau, Zibanejad, Prince, and Wideman. Trade, Buy-out, retire, assign to Europe, the non-performers Legwand, Smith, Neil, Phillips, Greening. Fix the goalie situation. Consider if there is any decent return for Chiasson, Michalek and make that decision as well. And Draft well one more time.

Hopefully, Brian will be remembered for that.

If indeed Dorian is to replace him (or Lee), then at least they are at the office to have discussions with.