Bob Murray to continue as general manager of Anaheim Ducks for 2 more seasons

The Anaheim Ducks extended the contract of general manager Bob Murray for two seasons, the team announced Saturday.

Murray is now under contract through the 2021-22 campaign.

The 64-year-old Murray is a three-time finalist for NHL general manager of the year honours. He won the honour for the 2013-14 campaign.

"Bob has created a winning organization with his commitment and expertise," Ducks CEO Michael Schulman said in a statement. "We are very pleased to be in a position where expectations are high virtually every season, thanks in large part to Bob and his staff. We passionately share a common goal -- bringing another Stanley Cup to Orange County."

The Ducks have made the playoffs in each of the last six seasons and have five straight 100-point seasons.

Murray joined the organization in 2005 as senior vice president of hockey operations and became general manager on Nov. 12, 2008. Anaheim won the Stanley Cup in 2007.

Murray simplified his vision during a press conference: Winning another Stanley Cup.

"There's been ongoing discussions about where the organization is going, and how we're going to do it," Murray said. "The goal is to get back to a point where we're a true Stanley Cup contender. There are playoff teams and Stanley Cup contenders. We want to get back into contention to win a Stanley Cup. That's what we're talking about."

Murray is in his 44th season as a hockey executive and has been a general manager for 975 games -- 787 with the Ducks and 188 with the Chicago Blackhawks.

Anaheim is 15-11-5 (35 points) this season entering Sunday's game against the New Jersey Devils.