Connor Murphy is heading to the Edmonton Oilers for a second round pick according to multiple reports. Chicago will retain half of Murphy's $4.4 million salary. (Source: Mark Spector on X)
Fantasy Impact: Murphy, who will turn 33 this month, has played in 805 career NHL games over a 13-year span. He is a big, physical defenseman who provides more hits and blocked shots than he does on the offensive end. Murphy has never scored more than 19 points in a season, but has finished with at least 100 blocks and 100 hits in 10 of his first 12 seasons. Murphy will likely play on Edmonton's third defensive pairing and will help kill penalties.
Category: Transactions
Sidney Crosby (lower-body) has been placed on injured reserve by the Pittsburgh Penguins the team announced. (Source: Pittsburgh Penguins on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Crosby will miss at least a minimum of four weeks after suffering the injury in the Olympic quarterfinals for Team Canada. The superstar center tallied 59 points (27 goals, 32 assists) in 56 games for the Penguins while leading the top forward line for head coach Dan Muse on a nightly basis.
Category: Injury Updates
