Connor Murphy #5, Chicago Blackhawks (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)
Connor Murphy has quietly become the top guy on the Chicago Blackhawks blue line, and without him, this defense would be a lot worse.
Murphy’s beginning in Chicago was not great, as it came during the ‘Hawks decline from contender to rebuilder, but as the team starts on this new turn back to contention, Murphy is set up to be the face of the blue line.
Connor Murphy has two goals and three assists this season. He is second to only Duncan Keith to ice time.