Edmonton Oilers Acquire Connor Murphy—Will This TRADE Ignite The NHL Trade Deadline?

Edmonton Oilers shake up their blue line by acquiring Connor Murphy, aiming to fix defensive struggles before the NHL trade deadline. Can Murphy’s arrival, alongside key salary retention, finally give Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl the back-end stability they need for a deep Stanley Cup run? JD Young and Rachel Donner analyze the Oilers’ cap challenges, the relative value of the trade, and whether further moves are on the horizon amid rumors and limited flexibility. The conversation heats up around which defensemen could be next on the move—will Rasmus Ristolainen fetch a premium for the Philadelphia Flyers, or could Dougie Hamilton’s massive contract complicate plans for the New Jersey Devils? Hear insider perspectives on Chicago Blackhawks’ asset strategy, the St. Louis Blues’ potential blue line shakeup, and why this year’s quiet coaching carousel could signal bigger offseason changes. Don’t miss this deadline special packed with trade buzz and playoff implications.   Everydayer Club Join the Everydayer Club for ad-free audio, access to our group chat on Discord, and more. Use code DEADLINE ahead of the trade deadline for one month free. Tap here to learn more: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel FanDuel is giving you a way to turn that energy into even bigger potential wins with a College Basketball Parlay Profit Boost.Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started — Play Your Game.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.