Douglas Murray (ice hockey)

Douglas Murray
With the Penguins during the 2013 playoffs.
Born	(1980-03-12) March 12, 1980 (age 37) Bromma, Sweden
Height	6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight	245 lb (111 kg; 17 st 7 lb)
Position	Defence
Shot	Left
Played for	San Jose Sharks Pittsburgh Penguins Montreal Canadiens Kölner Haie
National team	Sweden
NHL Draft	241st overall, 1999 San Jose Sharks
Playing career	2003–2016

Douglas Thomas Lars Murray (born March 12, 1980), also known under the nickname Crankshaft, is a Swedish retired professional ice hockey defenceman. He was drafted in the 8th round, 241st overall by the San Jose Sharks in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. On March 13, 2015, Murray joined the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League (NHL) on a tryout basis.

From 1999–2000 to 2002–03, he played for Cornell University. While at Cornell, he served as captain his senior year and was twice named a first team All-American. He was nominated to the Hobey Baker Memorial Award Final Ten in 2003. In the 2003–04 and the locked-out 2004–05 season he played for San Jose's minor league affiliate, the Cleveland Barons, and contributed both offensively and defensively, leading the team in plus/minus and being second on the team in points for a defenseman. He also served as an alternate captain. He was awarded the Cleveland Barons Rubbermaid "Player of the Year" (along with Josh Gorges) in 2005.

During the 2005–06 NHL season, he was called up to San Jose, due to various injuries plaguing the team's defense. In his short time there that season, he gained praise for his physical presence, as well as solid defense, from such San Jose organization members as TV color commentator Drew Remenda.

Murray renewed his contract with the Sharks in June 2006, signing a three-year-deal worth US$1.65 million. Part of that deal was a $150,000 signing bonus. In late September 2008, he agreed to a four-year contract extension with the Sharks supposedly worth US$10 million.