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The Carolina Hurricanes find themselves in a perplexing situation regarding their rookie defenseman Ryan Murphy. They can keep him for the season, they can keep him for a nine game "preview" and then return him to the juniors, or they can return him to his junior team before the season starts, (and anytime up to the nine games).

Murphy probably is beaten out of a spot by Justin Faulk. Last season he scored 26 goals and 79 points through 63 games with the Kitchener Rangers of the AHL. Expect him to make an NHL impact as soon as next season.

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Canes Country 2011-10-04T18:37:12.000Z

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Ryan Murphy remains in Raleigh.

The slick, puck-moving defenseman continues to tease the hockey world by staying with the big club. While we believe he certainly is a very talented youngster, the numbers game in Carolina could eventually lead to his demotion. Regardless, a 9-game tryout would not be unexpected.

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Canes Country 2011-09-21T18:52:51.000Z

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Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has agreed to terms with defenseman Ryan Murphy on a three-year, entry-level contract.

Murphy will challenge for a spot on the team's blue line but will battle heavy competition like fellow prospects Justin Faulk and Bobby Sanguinetti and veterans Derek Joslin and Jay Harrison. If he cannot make the team, he will be sent back to his OHL team, the Kitchener Rangers.

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Canes Country 2011-09-16T18:30:58.000Z

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"But with that said, we will keep an open mind. We look forward to seeing him in a structured environment in training camp, with better players. Whether he plays for us this season or goes back to junior for another year, he has a bright future with the Hurricanes."

Murphy has a very remote shot of making the team out of training camp but should be a name to remember. At age 18, he managed to score 26 goals in only 63 games for the Kitchener Rangers -- Jeff Skinner's alma mater.

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Canes Now 2011-09-14T14:32:06.000Z