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The Edmonton Oilers trade for Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy, sending a 2028 second-round pick to Chicago. The Blackhawks retain 50% of Murphy's salary. The 32-year-old blueliner has four goals and 13 points in 60 games this season. This move strengthens the Oilers' defensive lineup as they navigate a tight playoff race, sitting third in the Pacific Division, just one point ahead of the Seattle Kraken.
Murphy, standing 6-foot-4, has played key minutes for the Blackhawks and bolsters Edmonton's struggling penalty kill, currently ranked 26th in the NHL. He logged over 117 minutes in short-handed situations this season, contributing to Chicago’s top-ranked penalty kill.
The Oilers have lost five of their last six games, allowing an average of 5.4 goals in those defeats. With the trade deadline approaching, Edmonton now has $200,000 in cap space.
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