Value of: Connor Murphy to EDM (Double retention)

[unicornBLOOD]

I don't think Edmonton is looking to move Emberson. As for Murphy, I'd have to watch a couple of Hawks games to see how he is playing. At first glance, it seems like quite a bit for Murphy, but it is double retained, for a guy with an extra year left, and in a market that doesn't seem to have a whole lot of stock (top four D) and plenty of buyers. The price probably isn't far off from what some of these guys are going to go for in this market.

 

[Perfect_Drug]

Is Murphy better than Emberson??

 

[x Tame Impala]

If Bowman can fleece himself yet again and take a 26 1st for Murphy @50% retained then I'd be all for it. I'd add one of our 2nd rounders too if need be.

 

[McFlash97]

Oilers don't need another loser from a losing organization. No thanks

 

[Ledge And Dairy]

He's not a rental, it will cost you a lot more than a 3rd to get double retention

 

[PullHard]

Does anyone know if Edmonton is looking to move Emberson?

 

[spaghtti]

Does anyone know if Edmonton is looking to move Emberson?

Doubtful

 

[DingDongCharlie]

I'd do a 2nd + B prospect for Murphy at 50% at the deadline. Zero chance I'd do a 1st.

Something I feel is being overlooked is Murphy is a really good PK RD. That's lacking on the Oilers. Now while the most ideal D partner for Nurse is a Rasmus Andersson type, they are expensive and rarely available. Murphy is an very good secondary option.

After Provorov and Pettersson are moved guys like Connor Murphy might be the best realistically available guys.

 

[TheNumber4]

Does anyone know if Edmonton is looking to move Emberson?

He’s taken so many steps this season, I don’t think we consider it. He was an analytical darling last year and he’s cheap on the cap. It’s someone we keep for 3rd pair to see if he can continue to grow. If a perfect guy hit the market, a developed and bonafide Right hand D maybe we include in a swap.

 

[Crazy8oooo]

Two years of a retention slot to help facilitate the trade for only a 3rd? No interest from the Ducks.

 

[Casper The Soy Ghost]

Feels like a pairing that would get pinned in the defensive zone more often than not.

Wouldn't it be better with a 2-way D who can move the puck better than Murphy?

Also feels like a big overpayment IMO.

 

[McFlash97]

If Bowman ever trades for a bum like Murphy for a stretch drive, he should be canned on the spot. In between periods. No thanks

 

[OilerSuperstar17]

What is the cost for Connor Murphy with double retention to Edmonton? I think he’d be a good partner to pair with Nurse. Nurse has played more aggressively this season and has looked better as a result, to have a stable, stay at home Dman on his right side would be the perfect compliment.

A #4/5 defender, under contract this year and next @ $4.4 mil, to get 50% retention likely costs a 1st (or some equivalent), but would it cost more? What about the 2nd team taking on $1.1 mil this year and next? A 3rd maybe?

Is this fair?

To EDM: Murphy 75% retained (1.1 mil cap hit)

To CHI: 2026 1st, Emberson, Paul Fischer

To ANH: 2025 3rd (STL)

This hard on for Murphy by Oilers fans on this board needs to stop. It's been like this for the last 10 years or so. It's not happening. He's not a good dman either.