Connor Murphy traded to Edmonton Oilers from Chicago Blackhawks ahead of the NHL trade deadline 2026
Before the NHL trade deadline, veteran defenseman Connor Murphy was traded from the Chicago Blackhawks to the Edmonton Oilers. Murphy, who is 32 years old, has played in the NHL for nine seasons with Chicago, where he played in 547 games and was recognized as a leader. Edmonton hopes that Murphy will help their struggling defense, boost their performance metrics, and affect the outcomes of NHL games as they push for the playoffs.
Before the NHL trade deadline, veteran defenseman Connor Murphy was traded from the Chicago Blackhawks to the Edmonton Oilers. Murphy, who is 32 years old, has played in the NHL for nine seasons with Chicago, where he played in 547 games and was recognized as a leader. Edmonton hopes that Murphy will help their struggling defense, boost their performance metrics, and affect the outcomes of NHL games as they push for the playoffs.
