Murray: Playing the Professor
The following article featuring former Cornell standout Douglas Murray appeared March 11 on the San Jose Sharks Web site.
Douglas Murray and Dan Boyle go together like
peanut butter and jelly. When Boyle returns from his injury, it
would be a shock it they weren’t reunited as defensive
partners.
In the meantime, Murray’s new partner is rookie Justin
Braun. There are similarities in that Braun, like Boyle, is an
offensive blueliner who has no problem shooting the puck. But the
key difference is where Murray and Boyle are more like peers to
each other, Murray and Braun are more like teacher and pupil.
“When he (Murray) plays with Boyle, he’s still the
younger guy,” Head Coach Todd McLellan said.
“It’s good for him to mentor a young player. He helps
him through hard times and makes sure he’s rewarding him when
he makes good plays. I think Cranky makes Brauny feel good when
he’s on the ice with his physical presence. He’s a
bright guy and he’s got a good memory. He knows the past he
experienced.
Complete article can be accessed via the Sharks Web site by clicking here.
