Hockey News - Ducks sign GM Bob Murray to 2-year contract extension

Randy Carlyle, left, is introduced by Anaheim Ducks general manager Bob Murray as they announce Carlyle's re-hiring Tuesday, June 14, 2016, welcoming back the NHL hockey franchise's only Stanley Cup-winning coach 4 1/2 years after firing him, in Anaheim, Calif. The Anaheim Ducks have extended general manager Murray's contract for two seasons. The extension announced Saturday means that Murray is now under contract through the 2021-22 season. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Greg Beacham

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Anaheim Ducks have extended general manager Bob Murray's contract for two seasons. The extension announced Saturday means that Murray is now under contract through the 2021-22 season.

Murray is in his 11th season as executive vice-president and GM. He joined Anaheim in 2005 as senior vice-president of hockey operations. He has been a three-time finalist for NHL general manager of the year and won the award in 2013-14.

The Ducks have advanced to the playoffs the last six years (only Pittsburgh has a longer streak) and posted five straight 100-plus point seasons, which is the league's longest active streak.

Murray is approaching 1,000 games as an NHL general manager. He is currently at 975 games — 188 with Chicago and 787 with Anaheim.

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