The Chicago Blackhawks today announced that the team has acquired a second-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for defenseman Connor Murphy.

The Edmonton Oilers are fortifying their defence ahead of Friday’s 3 p.m. ET NHL trade deadline as they look to make another deep run in the playoffs.

He is a 13-year veteran who served as a leadership figure on a young and developing Blackhawks backline, but was due to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, making him a ripe target for p...