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Analysis: Connor Murphy traded to Edmonton

As reported earlier today, the Chicago Blackhawks have traded defenseman Connor Murphy to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for a 2028 second-round pick.

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Chicago Blackhawks trade longtime defenseman to Edmonton

After serving the Chicago Blackhawks blueline for nine seasons, Connor Murphy departs the Windy City after being dealt to the Edmonton Oilers. The Blackhawks will get a 2028 second round pick in return, while retaining $2.2 of his $4.4 million salary per Mark Spector.

Dominic Basse News / Inside The Rink / March 2

ECHL: Dominic Basse Sign With Tahoe Knight Monsters

The Tahoe Knight Monsters have signed goaltender Dominic Basse to an ECHL contract for the remainder of the 2025-26 season. Basse, 24, is in his rookie year as he’s spent most of the season with the Utah Grizzlies, posting a 5-6-3 record with a 3.81 GAA and a .875 SV% in 14 games.

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Connor Murphy News / The Hockey Writers / March 2

Oilers Acquire Connor Murphy From Blackhawks for 2nd Round Pick

The Edmonton Oilers have acquired defenseman Connor Murphy from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for a second-round draft pick in the 2028 draft. The Oilers have been rumoured to have interest in bringing in a right-shot defenseman to solidify their defense group before the March 6 trade deadline.

Connor Murphy News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 2

Oilers To Acquire Connor Murphy

The Edmonton Oilers are in the process of completing a trade for Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy, a league source tells Chris Johnston of The Athletic.

Connor Murphy News / Daily Faceoff / March 2

Report: Oilers acquire Murphy from Blackhawks for draft pick

According to a report form Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman, the Edmonton Oilers have acquired veteran defenseman Connor Murphy in a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks.

Artyom Levshunov News / The Hockey Writers / March 2

Blackhawks’ Levshunov Showing Improvement Post-Olympic Break

When the Chicago Blackhawks resumed their season post-Olympic break, there was one player that many were watching: defenseman Artyom Levshunov. This is because he was a healthy scratch three games before the Olympic break, giving him the opportunity to work and “reset some foundational things,” according to head coach Jeff Blashill.

Connor Murphy News / NHL Trade Talk / March 2

Oilers in Talks to Acquire Connor Murphy from Blackhawks

With five days until the March 6 trade deadline, it appears as if Stan Bowman and the Edmonton Oilers have gotten some business done early. According to Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman, the Oilers are in talks to acquire veteran right-shot defenseman Connor Murphy from the Chicago Blackhawks.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Rink / March 2

Recap: Blackhawks get back on track with dominant 4-0 win in Utah

After the Hawks’ loss to the Colorado Avalanche, head coach Jeff Blashill and captain Nick Foligno said the teams needs more secondary scoring. In Sunday’s 4-0 victory over the Utah Mammoth, they got goals from their secondary scorers.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 1

Depth Scoring Comes Through in Blackhawks 4-0 Shutout Over the Mammoth

The Chicago Blackhawks finally got a win after losing two in a row following the Olympic break. After two tough losses, a 4-0 shutout over the Utah Mammoth (Mar.

Arvid Soderblom News / Field Level Media / March 1

Arvid Soderblom posts first shutout as Blackhawks beat Mammoth

Arvid Soderblom made 22 saves for his first career shutout and the Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Utah Mammoth 4-0 in Salt Lake City on Sunday. It was Soderblom's 104th career game.

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NHL News / The Rink / March 1

Recap: Bedard scores 25th, Colorado wins 3-1 behind Makar two-goal effort

The Colorado Avalanche (39-10-9) beat the Chicago Blackhawks (22-28-9) 3-1 behind a pair of goals from defenseman Cale Makar at Ball Arena on Saturday night.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 1

NHL Predictions: March 1st Chicago Blackhawks vs Utah Mammoth

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Ryan Greene News / The Hockey Writers / March 1

Blackhawks’ Ryan Greene Finding Success in Rookie Season

We knew before the Chicago Blackhawks’ 2025-26 season started that numerous young prospects would be given opportunities to prove their worth, and get a taste of the NHL.

Connor Murphy News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 28

Blackhawks’ Connor Murphy breaks silence on trade buzz ahead of deadline

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy has emerged as a premier trade chip ahead of the March 6 deadline. The 32-year-old veteran is the longest-tenured Blackhawk and a longtime alternate captain, carrying a $4.4 million salary-cap hit on a contract that expires this summer.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / February 28

NHL Predictions: February 28, Chicago Blackhawks vs Colorado Avalanche

Tonight, the Chicago Blackhawks continue their road trip by taking on the Colorado Avalanche. Welcome back to a post-Olympic edition of NHL Predictions!

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / February 27

Chicago Blackhawks considered as sellers heading into NHL Trade Deadline

The Chicago Blackhawks are not having the season they were hoping for when the NHL Trade Deadline approached. As things currently look, they are sitting in one of the top spots for the 2026 NHL Draft as they are unable to secure many points.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 27

Scuffling Blackhawks, Avalanche hoping for turnaround

The Chicago Blackhawks were scuffling entering the Olympic break, and the three weeks off didn't appear to change their fortunes. Chicago fell 4-2 at Nashville on Thursday night, its seventh loss in the last eight games (1-5-2), and will face a tougher task when it faces the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday in Denver.

Nick Foligno News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 27

Blackhawks, Nick Foligno Discussing Trade Deadline Plans

After a surprising start, the Chicago Blackhawks have fallen out of the playoff conversation over the last few months. That being said, with six pending unrestricted free agents on the roster, they have the option to be a fairly active seller leading up to the trade deadline.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / February 26

Chicago Blackhawks: Counting down to the trade deadline

The NHL trade deadline is approaching fast and the Chicago Blackhawks will likely make a few moves. There are no expectations for blockbuster transactions, as they have no crippling cap deals to unload or high-value veterans to trade for mass draft capital.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / February 26