Murphy served as Justin Peters backup for 10 games while Cam Ward was on IR. Ward was activated and will start tonight so Murphy heads back to Charlotte where he is 1-2-0 with a 3.81 GAA and .873 SV%.
Murphy is 1-2-0 with a 3.81 goals-against average in three games with Charlotte this season. The Kingston, Ont., native has appeared in two career NHL games with the Hurricanes, playing for 36 minutes without allowing a goal.
Murphy returning to the AHL could mean Cam Ward is healthy enough to at least backup.
With Murphy back with the main club, you can expect Justin Peters to start tomorrow.
Murphy heading back to the minors is a good indication that Cam Ward can at least backup for Justin Peters on Thursday.
Expect Murphy to backup Justin Peters with Cam Ward day-to-day.
Murphy has no fantasy hockey value while in the minors.
Murphy likely gets into a game or two over the next few weeks.
Murphy is not expected to start any games and therefore has no fantasy hockey value.
No immediate fantasy hockey value in the AHL.