The Oilers Acquire Murphy from the Blackhawks… What’s Next?

Welcome to Daily Faceoff Live with Tyler Yaremchuk and Carter Hutton!

The Edmonton Oilers have made a move on the blue line, acquiring veteran defenceman Connor Murphy from the Chicago Blackhawks for a 2028 second‑round pick… so what’s next? We’re breaking down the fit, the numbers, and what this means for the rest of the Oilers’ season and the trade deadline.

We’ll start with Nightly Results around the league, including the Dallas Stars’ franchise‑record winning streak and the Seattle Kraken quietly climbing into a playoff spot in the Pacific.

Then it’s all things Oilers: why Murphy is the type of steady right‑shot defender this team has been looking for, how he changes the depth chart, and what Edmonton can still do with roughly $200K in cap space.

In our Deadline Matchmaker segment, we play armchair GM and look at potential targets the Oilers could still chase — from gritty forwards to impact top‑six options — and how realistic any “one more move” actually is. We’ll also touch on the Daily Faceoff trade targets list, the Kraken’s interest in St. Louis, and what the future could look like for the Blackhawks after this deal.

Plus: what’s going on with the Toronto Maple Leafs after a rough 3‑6‑1 stretch and slipping further out of a playoff spot — is it finally time to “pull the pin”? We wrap with Jeff Marek’s “The Sheet”, #AskDFO questions, and our bet365 Daily Bets.

👍🏼Powered by @bet365. Whatever the moment, it’s Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the App today and use promo code “NATION”. http://www.bet365.ca/

👍🏼TIm Horton’s: https://www.timhortons.ca/rollup

Follow Us!

Twitter

YouTube

Instagram

Facebook

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.