Oilers' Connor Murphy gets $4.4 million contract update after trade
Edmonton made a smart move at the deadline.
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The Edmonton Oilers didn't take advantage of picking up Connor Murphy at the NHL trade deadline from the Chicago Blackhawks . It wasn't Murphy's fault, though -- he was a quality acquisition. The reason Murphy was available in the first place was that he was on an expiring contract.
He's heading for free agency now. The Oilers will have to decide whether Murphy is a guy they bring back. Given that the rest of their defensive unit isn't up to par, Murphy seems like a key player to retain.
MORE: Sabres' storybook season is real, and Stanley Cup dreams are valid It'll likely cost a decent amount. He was just earning $4. 4 million this past season, and it could be similar in a new contract, too.