Murphy, 21, has one assist and ranks second among Hurricanes defensemen with 13 shots on net in six games this season. He is in his second full professional season, after notching 12 points (2G / 10A) in 48 games for the Hurricanes in 2013-14. Carolina’s first-round selection in 2011 has totaled 13 points (2G / 11A) and 14 PIMs in 58 career NHL games.
With a multitude of injuries in Carolina right now, they have to put Murphy on the win until they get healthy. Murphy has one assist while playing 21:09 per night in three games so far.
Muprhy, 21, is arguably the Hurricanes best offensive defenseman but will sit out the Hurricanes season opener but could be back in the lineup on Saturday according to coach Bill Peters.
Murphy, 21, has totaled 12 points (2G / 10A) in 48 NHL games with the Hurricanes during his first full professional season. He has also played 19 AHL games for Charlotte in 2013-14, earning 19 points (1G / 18A). Murphy ranks second among Checkers defensemen in assists this season, and third among team blueliners in points. HIs return means Mike Komisarek will suit up tonight.
Murphy, 20, has totalled 12 points (2G /10A) in 46 NHL games with the Hurricanes during his first full professional season. He has also played 16 AHL games for Charlotte in 2013-14, earning 18 points (1G / 17A). Murphy is tied for first among Checkers defensemen in assists this season, and was on an 11-game assist streak at the time of his recall to Carolina on March 6.
Murphy missed the last two games with an upper-body injury that he suffered last Tuesday. Monitor his status during tomorrow's morning skate, but it sounds like head coach Kirk Muller fully expects him to be available.
Murphy was hit high by Blue Jackets forward Blake Comeau in the first period. He struggled to get to the bench and then went down the tunnel and did not return. Murphy is considered day-to-day until the Hurricanes release an update on his status. Justin Faulk, who missed yesterday's game with an illness, should slide back in the lineup for Murphy, with Mike Komisarek also staying in.
Knight recorded one goal in seven games with the Flames, but will now return to the AHL where he has collected 37 points (14G / 23A) in 57 games.
With Justin Faulk (upper-body) getting placed on injured reserve, the Hurricanes had room to recall Murphy. Murphy had 18 points (1G / 17A) in 16 games with the Checkers since being assigned to Charlotte on January 24. He leads Charlotte defensemen in assists, and was on an 11-game assist streak at the time of his recall.
Knight, 23, has 14 goals and 23 assists (37 points) in 57 games in his first season with Abbotsford. Tonight he will make his NHL debut against the Flames.
Murphy has been a healthy scratch in the last five games. He registered 11 points (2G / 9A) in 39 games with the Hurricanes this season.
Murphy has two goals and five assists in 18 games this season. The 20-year-old has averaged 19:18 TOI but will take a seat tonight with Tim Gleason returning to the lineup.
Murphy was sent down yesterday as a part of the Hurricanes getting their roster down to 23 men. Murphy posseses all the necessary tools to be an elite offensive-defenseman down the road. Once he cracks the Hurricanes roster he should be picked up in deep leagues / keeper leagues.
After four strong years in the OHL, Murphy looked poised to make the opening night roster, but today he was sent down. He will start the year in the AHL, but will likely be the first D-man called up for the Hurricanes.
Murphy played four games for the Hurricanes while they were dealing with multiple injuries on the back-end. The rookie averaged 21+ minutes in his four games but recorded no points and was a minus-4. He is a great offensive talent, remember his name for seasons to come because he will have an impact.
Murphy was the 12th overall pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. Murphy enjoyed a great OHL career scoring 51 G and 160 A (211 points) in his 220 OHL games. He was seeing time on Carolina's first power-play unit today and with all the injuries on the 'Canes blueline Murphy should see significant minutes right out of the gate. If he can translate his game to the NHL he will be a good fantasy pickup.
This is more of an immediate blow to the Canada WJC team than the Blue Jackets who may not have even called up Murray this season. Murray will still be looked on as a contributor in the 2013-14 season.
Murphy loses all fantasy hockey value by returning to the OHL. With the improved play of Jamie McBain last night he was just a victim of the number game. Getting his feet wet with the NHL team should help his development in the long run.
Murphy made the squad but does not yet have a full-time spot. Last season he scored 26 goals and 79 points through 63 games with the Kitchener Rangers of the AHL. He could be sent back to Juniors if he doesn't figure into the lineup soon enough.
Murphy made the squad but does not yet have a full-time spot. Last season he scored 26 goals and 79 points through 63 games with the Kitchener Rangers of the AHL.
