With Ryan Murphy, probably the best defender of the league in the summer left master Red Bull Salzburg. But he himself recommended his successor, who showed his class right on the opening weekend.
Ryan Murphy completes two seasons for Red Bull Salzburg, became a champion twice, stood twice in the All Star team and was best defender last season. For him, however, he went to Munich in summer and for the first time in the DEL.
The gap he left in the master’s squad was great. But he himself helped fill them as best as possible. Because Murphy paved the way to Connor Corcoran’s commitment. “Ryan is one of my best friends. We both come from the greater Toronto area and have known each other for a long time,” Murphy told the “Salzburger Nachrichten”.
But Europe was actually not an issue for Corcoran. When Murphy called him and told him about Salzburg and what would be waiting for him here, his plans also changed. The 2018 Draft Pick of the Vegas Golden Knights does not see itself as a playful doppelganger from Murphy. Both would have a similar style and try to play quickly and aggressively, “I play a little more physic,” said the 25-year-old, who could probably be open to completely different doors in Europe in the future.
He already demonstrated that on the opening weekend. With two goals and an assist, he showed what potential there was. Due to a number of failures, he currently receives a lot of ice age. He is very happy and gives him the opportunity to get used to the conditions even faster.
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