Connor Murphy Dealt to Edmonton in Blackhawks Sale

Defenseman Connor Murphy was traded to the Edmonton Oilers on Monday as the Chicago Blackhawks continue to move veterans ahead of the NHL trade deadline. Chicago received a 2028 second-round pick in the transaction. Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill praised Murphy's commitment to the team's development, noting that the move provides the veteran defender with a new opportunity as Chicago focuses on its long-term rebuild.