Jim Rutherford, as usual, spoke candidly about his Penguins in a conversation with The Athletic.



One thing was made supremely clear: Just because other goaltenders around the league are receiving massive new contracts doesn’t mean the Penguins are in a rush to sign Matt Murray to a new deal.



Murray has one year remaining on his current contract and, after the 2019-20 season, would still only be eligible for restricted free agency.



Rutherford was asked three questions about Murray’s potential new contract.



Are you thinking of giving Matt a new deal this summer?



“Well,” Rutherford said, “you know, he still is only restricted after next season.”



But would you like to get it done now?



“Like I said, he still is restricted after this season.”



Many goaltenders around the league are signing new deals. Does that make you feel any pressure to get something done with him sooner...