Edmonton Oilers Extend Defenseman Connor Murphy with Lucrative Long-Term Deal
The Edmonton Oilers have made a significant move by extending defenseman Connor Murphy. The contract is anticipated to be a long-term deal worth approximately $4 million per season. Murphy, a 33-year-old right-shot defenseman, joined the Oilers after playing 20 games with the team and contributing four points following a trade from the Blackhawks. This extension comes as Murphy was in the final year of a four-year, $17.6 million contract with an average annual value of $4.4 million. Stay tuned for more updates on this development.