"Something fishy is going on": Matt Murray's LTIR announcement puzzles Toronto Maple Leafs fans

In a surprising announcement made on Wednesday, the Toronto Maple Leafs revealed that goaltender Matt Murray will be placed on long-term injured reserve prior to the start of the season. The news caught many NHL fans off guard, leaving them speculating about the circumstances surrounding Murray's injury and the implications it may have for the team.

As word spread across social media, Twitter exploded with reactions from passionate hockey fans. One fan humorously tweeted:

Welcoming the injured goaltender to this fictional "island," another fan chimed in:

Amidst the jesting and playful reactions, some fans couldn't help but focus on the potential silver lining. One optimistic fan tweeted:

While the Toronto Maple Leafs did not provide specific details about Matt Murray's injury, the announcement has sparked a range of reactions from NHL fans on Twitter.

A look at Matt Murray's NHL career

Murray's hockey career began in 2012 when he was selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the third round of the NHL Draft. During the 2014-15 season in the AHL with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, his outstanding performance set new records and earned him recognition.

He made his NHL debut on December 19, 2015, against the Carolina Hurricanes and secured his first NHL win just two days later, playing against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Over the following months, Murray made occasional appearances for the Penguins until April, when he started all five games leading up to the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

In the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs, he became the team's starting goalie due to an injury to Marc-Andre Fleury. Murray's skill and composure were on full display as he played a crucial role in helping the Penguins win their fourth Stanley Cup.

The next season, Murray continued to impress with an impressive record of 32-10-4 in 49 games played. Unfortunately, he suffered a playoff injury, allowing Fleury to step in and lead the team to the Eastern Conference Final.

Despite his success, Murray's journey took a different path when he was traded to the Ottawa Senators on October 7, 2020. He faced new challenges and gained valuable experience during his two seasons with the Senators.

However, on July 12, 2022, Matt Murray was given a fresh start when he was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

About the author

Abhilasha is an NHL writer at Sportskeeda. Holding a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, her interest in writing hockey was piqued after watching an NHL skills video on YouTube. The 2023 Stanley Cup Finale series between the Vegas Golden Knights and Florida Panthers was among the most iconic games she has seen and it left an impact on her.

Her reporting strengths include covering news stories and following stars like McDavid, Matthews and Alex Ovechkin, among others.

Abhilasha is a huge fan of the Edmonton Oilers and Colorado Avalanche because of their skilled forwards, while her favorite players include Wayne Gretzky, Auston Matthews, Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby and Connor Bedard. For her, John Tortorella is the greatest coach ever.

Abhilasha has over 3 years of experience writing content for different products and websites, along with handling social media content for various brands. She values using credible sources when writing and likes to identify fake and false narratives.

Abhilasha’s hobbies include spiritual reading, staying updated on the latest makeup trends, fitness and exploring new destinations through travel.

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