Report: Chicago circles back after taking look at Matt Murray

Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports After trading Olli Maatta recently, the Chicago Blackhawks have opened up over $3 million of salary cap space. Reportedly they’re considering using that on the Penguins’ Matt Murray.

Hearing CHI/PIT had Matt Murray conversations and the Blackhawks had permission to discuss an extension. Things did not work out, so everyone continues examining their options.

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) October 5, 2020 After the Pens have shed Jack Johnson, the next step on the checklist looks like finding a new home for Murray via a trade.

In many ways, it’s a fascinating scenario because you basically have a high stakes game of chicken that has many angles between Pittsburgh,…