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Chicago Blackhawks Legend Troy Murray Dies At 63

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Ex-Blackhawks player, broadcaster Murray dies

Troy Murray, who played 12 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks and transitioned into becoming the team's long-time broadcasting analyst, has died. He was 63.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / March 7

Stanley Cup champion Troy Murray passes away at 63

Stanley Cup champion and Frank J. Selke Trophy winner Troy Murray has passed away at the age of 63. Murray passed away on Saturday after a nearly five-year battle with cancer.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Field Level Media / March 7

Blackhawks broadcaster, ex-forward Troy Murray dies at 63

Former Chicago forward and longtime Blackhawks broadcaster Troy Murray died on Saturday after a long battle with cancer. He was 63. "The Chicago Blackhawks are deeply heartbroken today as we mourn the loss of Troy Murray, our beloved 'Muzz,' and our love and support go out to his family," team chairman and CEO Danny Wirtz said in a statement.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / March 7

Chicago Blackhawks legend Troy Murray passes away

Sad news struck Chicago Blackhawks nation Saturday morning with the passing of former center Troy Murray. He was 63 years old and was fighting a long battle with cancer.

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Troy Murray Passes Away

Former NHL forward and longtime Blackhawks broadcaster Troy Murray passed away on Saturday at age 63, the team announced. Murray had battled cancer since first publicly sharing his diagnosis in 2021, still serving as the team’s radio color analyst for most of that time up until this season.

NHL News / The Rink / March 7

Analysis: Blackhawks trade Thompson to New York for Pouliot

After trading captain Nick Foligno to the Minnesota Wild, the Chicago Blackhawks made their final trade of the deadline. The Blackhawks traded forward Aidan Thompson to the New York Rangers for defenseman Derrick Pouliot.

Spencer Knight News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 6

Blackhawks Sign Caydon Edwards To PTO, Spencer Knight Sick

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Connor Bedard News / ChiCitySports / March 6

NHL insider reveals good news for Connor Bedard extension

The Chicago Blackhawks were once again sellers at the NHL Trade Deadline on Friday afternoon. Their final move included moving captain Nick Foligno to Minnesota, reuniting him with his brother and sending him to a contender.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / March 6

Assessing the Blackhawks Trade Deadline Moves, & What It Means for the Future

It’s been a very, very busy week for the Chicago Blackhawks. The trade deadline has come and gone, and the rebuilding Blackhawks were sellers once again.

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Analysis: Blackhawks trade captain Nick Foligno to Minnesota

On trade deadline day, the Chicago Blackhawks traded captain Nick Foligno to the Minnesota Wild. The Blackhawks received future considerations. No salary was retained.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / March 6

This Chicago Blackhawks player is towards the top of The Athletic’s trade board

The NHL Trade Deadline is rapidly approaching, as there are only a few more hours for teams to make trades. The Chicago Blackhawks have been active over the last few weeks to send away players and hoping to get younger talent or draft capital to bolster the team in the future.

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Blackhawks Star Looking Ahead to Matchup with Former Captain

Connor Bedard acknowledged the bittersweet reality of facing former captain Nick Foligno when Chicago Blackhawks meet the Minnesota Wild later this month.

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Blackhawks’ Andrew Mangiapane gets real on ‘tough sledding’ after Oilers trade

The Chicago Blackhawks swung a trade with the Edmonton Oilers that netted them a 2027 first-round pick and forward Andrew Mangiapane recently. Mangiapane joins Chicago after a tumultuous tenure with the Oilers.

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Chicago Blackhawks trade captain Nick Foligno to division rival

Chicago Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno has been traded to the Minnesota Wild, as first reported by ESPN’s Emily Kaplan. The 38 year old center will get a chance to win a Stanley Cup in Minnesota with his brother.

Nick Foligno News / Last Word On Sports / March 6

Blackhawks Captain Reunites With Brother In Trade to Wild

Nick Foligno will be joining his brother, Marcus, in Minnesota via trade. Chicago is doing Foligno a solid here, as the 38-year-old will get another chance to chase the Stanley Cup with the Wild.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 6

Blackhawks trade Nick Foligno to Wild

It’s a reunion. But not in the way you expect. The Chicago Blackhawks have reportedly traded Nick Foligno to the Minnesota Wild, allowing him to play with his brother, Marcus Foligno, for the first time in their NHL careers.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 6

How the Jason Dickinson Trade Impacts the Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks have made their second deal with their former general manager (GM) Stan Bowman. This time, Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach are headed to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for Andrew Mangiapane and a conditional first-round pick in 2027.

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How Blackhawks Are Navigating the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The NHL Trade Deadline is less than 24 hours away (March 6), and the Chicago Blackhawks are already one of the biggest participants. They traded Jason

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Blackhawks, Canucks aspire to more than playing out string

With the final Western Conference playoff spot a long reach from their grasp, maintaining fight and finding success remain more realistic goals for the Chicago Blackhawks and Vancouver Canucks during the final stretch of this season.

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Chicago Blackhawks captain calls out NHL for having games during the trade deadline

The NHL schedule has been weird this year due to the Winter Olympics, but one Chicago Blackhawks player thinks there needs to be a permanent change. With the NHL Trade Deadline looming on Friday afternoon, there are a handful of teams that will be preparing to play later in the night to continue their season.

Kevin Korchinski News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 5

Blackhawks Reassign Kevin Korchinski

The Chicago Blackhawks are again giving one of their better defensive prospects more time to develop in the AHL. The team announced that they’ve reassigned Kevin Korchinski to the AHL’s Rockford IceHogs.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Field Level Media / March 5

Oilers acquire Jason Dickinson, Colby Dach from Blackhawks

In the second trade between the Blackhawks and Oilers this week, Edmonton acquired forwards Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach in exchange for forward Andrew Mangiapane and a conditional 2027 first-round pick Wednesday.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 5

Oilers GM Stan Bowman doesn’t expect team to make any more significant trades

One of the certified playoff contenders out west might be done making moves. When speaking to the media on Thursday, Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman stated that he seems willing to stand pat, trying to put together any more deals heading into the trade deadline.