from the Chicago Blackhawks,

The Chicago Blackhawks announced today that they have agreed to terms with defenseman Connor Murphy on a four-year contract extension that runs through the 2025-26 season ($4,400,000 salary cap hit).

"When we acquired Connor in the summer of 2017, we had visions of him growing as both a player and leader in our organization for many years," said President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Stan Bowman. "He has transformed into a defenseman capable of matching up with the opponent's best players and someone we trust to help us preserve a lead in the final minutes. Connor's voice carries weight in our locker room as a veteran presence and we're thrilled that his development and leadership will continue as a Blackhawk."

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