The Chicago Blackhawks have been revealed to be parting ways with a 12-year $17.6M defenseman
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A NHL reporter has revealed new insight regarding what Chicago Blackhawks fans can expect from the organization this offseason, and the team is suggested to part ways with a 32-year old, 12-year veteran defenseman, Connor Murphy.
The Chicago Blackhawks have been in a rebuilding phase for some time now, focusing on youth and draft picks rather than immediate success.
Yet, this Original Six team, with six Stanley Cup titles since 1926, has been unable to win since 2015, plus they've missed the playoffs every year since 2020, and have only qualified once since the 2017 NHL season.
However, in order to reshape the organizations roster, they've taken all means necessary, including trading off their veterans for prospect and draft selections.
A key example of this is when the Blackhawks traded forward Alex DeBrincat, a fan-favourite coming off of a 78-point season, to the Ottawa Senators prior to the 2022 NHL Draft, where Chicago acquired tree draft picks in return, which they used wisely.
This being said, if the franchise has the same intentions as they did moving forward, which it seems as though they do, Blackhawks fans should buckle up as it looks like a veteran may be on his way out of Chicago.
The Chicago Blackhawks are suggested to part ways with 32-year old, 12-year veteran defenseman, Connor Murphy
According to Michael DeRosa of NHL Trade Rumours, whilst Chicago continues to prioritize young talent, veteran defenseman Connor Murphy may just be the next to go.
This 32-year old, in the final year of his four-year, $17.6 million contract, was a much-discussed trade candidate at the deadline in March, but ultimately remained in Chicago.
However, trading Murphy would free up salary and align with Chicago' strategy, by shedding veteran contracts in order to build a young and new core.
Although it is uncertain of whether or not the Chicago Blackhawks organization will take this approach, it is not far-fetched, and fans should prepare for a very busy offseason.
Do you think the Chicago Blackhawks will part ways with their veteran defenseman Connor Murphy?
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