Oilers acquire defenceman Murphy from Blackhawks for second-round draft pick in 2028

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EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers acquired defenceman Connor Murphy from the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft.

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EDMONTON – The Edmonton Oilers acquired defenceman Connor Murphy from the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft.

The Blackhawks will retain 50 per cent of Murphy’s US$4.4-million salary, the Oilers said in a news release. 

Murphy is in the final season of a four-year contract worth $17.6 million.

Chicago Blackhawks defenceman Connor Murphy (5) moves the puck during the first period of an NHL game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Nov. 15, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)
Chicago Blackhawks defenceman Connor Murphy (5) moves the puck during the first period of an NHL game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Nov. 15, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

The six-foot-four, 212-pound blueliner has four goals and nine assists in 60 games this season. 

Since making his NHL debut in 2013-14, Murphy has 173 points (47-126) in 805 career regular-season games.

Also Monday, the Oilers loaned forward Isaac Howard to AHL Bakersfield.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 2, 2026. 

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