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Connor Murphy played in his first pre-season game against the Winnipeg Jets last night, leading the Edmonton Oilers in ice time with 23:09, while throwing two hits, blocking five shots, and preventing the Jets from getting on the scoresheet while he was on the ice.

NHL News / Oilersnation / September 10

Ten Thursday Thoughts: Who plays with Murphy, ex-Oiler Ingram an option in Columbus, and more

With so much going on in the sporting world, there is a lot to discuss and much to think about. Has any playoff team lost more key pieces than the Anaheim Ducks have this off-season?

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 24

Oilers 2026-27 Player Previews: Connor Murphy

The start of the 2026-27 season is fast approaching, so let’s continue our Edmonton Oilers player preview series. The first player was Evan Bouchard, and now we turn our attention to another defenceman who’s entering his first full season with the Oilers.

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NHL News / Oilersnation / August 17

Who should be the Edmonton Oilers’ 6th defenceman?

The Edmonton Oilers will enter the 2026-27 season with five defencemen firmly locked into opening‑night roles: Evan Bouchard, Mattias Ekholm, Connor Murphy, Jake Walman, and Ryan Shea.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 10

The $49-million question facing the Edmonton Oilers’ blue line

In the 2025–26 NHL season, Edmonton Oilers defenceman Jake Walman was on-ice for 3.6 goals allowed per hour at 5-on-5. Among all defencemen with a minimum of 500 minutes played, that rate ranks dead last.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 23

Who is Connor Murphy? 5 interesting facts about Oilers re-signed veteran

The Edmonton Oilers locked in some defensive stability on their blueline when they re-signed Connor Murphy to a five-year deal in June worth $4 million per season.

NHL News / The Oil Rig / July 6

Getting to know Shakir Mukhamadullin, the Edmonton Oilers’ new defenceman

The Edmonton Oilers managed to do the improbable on Wednesday, and traded the entire remainder of Darnell Nurse’s contract. Not only did the San Jose Sharks willingly take on the full $9.25M cap hit, they traded assets to do so.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / June 23

Oilers News & Rumours: Murphy & Dickinson Extended, Babcock Hiring, Kapanen Leaving?

The Edmonton Oilers have a lot of things going on right now. From extending key pending free agents, to finding a new head coach, to trying to improve their roster on the trade market, they have a lot of work to do between now and the beginning of the 2026-27 season.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / June 22

Grading Oilers’ 5-Year Extension for Connor Murphy

The Edmonton Oilers recently completed another piece of business, extending defender Connor Murphy on a new five-year deal worth $4.1 million annually.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / June 22

What’s next for Oilers after Dickinson, Murphy extensions?

The Edmonton Oilers began their offseason over the weekend, locking up two of their pending unrestricted free agents in center Jason Dickinson and defenseman Connor Murphy.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 22

Dickinson, Murphy, Babcock, and free agency plans

Stan Bowman recognized the Edmonton Oilers needed more defensive-minded players last season when he acquired Connor Murphy and Jason Dickinson at the deadline.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / June 22

Oilers reward veteran player with familiar name with long-term deal

A player named Connor has agreed to a new longterm to stay with the Edmonton Oilers, but it's not the one fans are hoping they eventually see news about.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 22

Like Dickinson, Murphy’s new deal with Oilers carries five years of movement clauses

Death, taxes, and the Edmonton Oilers handing out movement clauses to their players. Edmonton’s trend of doling out versions of no-movement, no-trade clauses continued Monday when they signed defenceman Connor Murphy to a five-year contract extension.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / June 22

Oilers sign Connor Murphy to five-year contract extension

Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman has a busy summer ahead of him as he looks to build a roster that can capitalize on the two-year contract extension that Connor McDavid signed during the 2025-26 season.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / June 22

Oilers Lock Up Connor Murphy With Five-Year Extension

On Monday, the Edmonton Oilers took another important step toward solidifying their blue line, signing veteran defenseman Connor Murphy to a five-year contract extension carrying a $4.1 million annual cap hit.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 22

Oilers sign defenceman Connor Murphy to five-year contract extension

The Edmonton Oilers have signed pending unrestricted free agent defenceman Connor Murphy to a five-year contract, TSN’s Ryan Rishaug reported Monday. The deal will carry a $4.1 million cap hit for the 33-year-old right-shot blue liner.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / June 22

Announcement Coming: Oilers Closing In on Connor Murphy Extension

The Edmonton Oilers appear to be making progress on another important piece of business this offseason. According to TSN’s Ryan Rishaug, significant progress has been made between the Oilers and veteran defenseman Connor Murphy, with a deal potentially being finalized in the coming days.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 21

Oilers, Murphy could reach new contract ‘in the next day or so’

The Edmonton Oilers might be on the cusp of keeping one of their latest acquisitions for the future. On Sunday, TSN’s Ryan Rishaug reported that the Oilers are close to signing defenceman Connor Murphy to a new contract.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / May 9

Oilers 2025-26 Report Cards: Connor Murphy

As the offseason rolls on, so do the Edmonton Oilers’ player grades. The last report card was given to Evan Bouchard, and now we turn our attention to one of the newest Oilers, Connor Murphy.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 2

Host: Oilers Added Two D-Men in Connor Murphy Trade

When the Edmonton Oilers added Connor Murphy at the trade deadline from the Chicago Blackhawks, they didn’t just add one defenseman. Technically, on March 2, 2026, the Oilers acquired the veteran at 50% salary retention from the Blackhawks in exchange for a 2028 second-round draft pick.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 3

How does Connor Murphy acquisition help Oilers?

A little bit of defensive depth is something the Edmonton Oilers needed, and they addressed it on Monday. The Oilers acquired defenseman Connor Murphy from the Chicago Blackhawks.

NHL 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.

Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL Trade Talk / February 11

7 Teams Seen as Trade Fits for Blackhawks’ Best Available Defenseman

Connor Murphy is a name fans should watch for out of Chicago. Nothing is happening during the Olympic break, but as teams roll into the March 6 trade deadline, that date is shaping up to be a busy one for the Chicago Blackhawks.

NHL News / Hockey Patrol / February 14, 2025