Connor Murphy is an American professional ice hockey defenseman and alternate captain, currently playing in the National Hockey League. Drafted 20th overall by the Phoenix Coyotes in 2011, he spent his early NHL seasons in Arizona before being traded to the Chicago Blackhawks in 2017, where he developed into a dependable two-way blueliner and signed a long-term contract extension. Known for his shot-blocking, penalty killing, and shutdown role against top lines, he has twice been nominated for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy. This news archive tag collects articles, interviews, game reports, trade coverage, and performance updates chronicling his career, including his 2026 trade to the Edmonton Oilers and his first career playoff goal.
