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Oilers Acquire Connor Murphy in Trade

3 Mar

Summary

Connor Murphy traded to Edmonton Oilers for a 2028 second-round pick.
Chicago retains 50 percent of Murphy's remaining contract.
Oilers GM seeks right-shot defenseman for win-now mode.

Connor Murphy has been traded to the Edmonton Oilers by the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft. Chicago will retain 50 percent of the defenseman's remaining contract. Murphy, who led the Blackhawks in blocked shots this season, is in the final year of his contract and will become an unrestricted free agent following the current season.

This acquisition by the Oilers comes as their general manager indicated a need for a right-shot defenseman, emphasizing the team's win-now mentality. The Oilers are currently in a tight race for playoff positioning in the Pacific Division. In a separate transaction, forward Mattias Janmark was placed on long-term injured reserve, with other player movements between the Oilers and their AHL affiliate also announced.

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