Blue Jackets trade Ryan Murray to Devils for 5th-round pick

The Columbus Blue Jackets dealt defenseman Ryan Murray to the New Jersey Devils for a 2021 fifth-round selection, the clubs announced Thursday.

Murray was limited to 27 games in 2019-20. Injuries have been an issue throughout his career, as he suited up for only 56 contests the season prior and 44 in 2017-18. The 27-year-old has played an average of just 50 NHL games each season over his seven campaigns.

Columbus gained some flexibility with a trio of moves Thursday.

#CBJ has cleared $11.8 million in cap space today with the buyout of Wennberg ($4.5M net), trade of Nutivaara ($2.7M), and trade of Murray (#4.6M).

- Aaron Portzline (@Aportzline) October 9, 2020

The Blue Jackets selected Murray second overall in 2012.

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