{ "blocks": [ { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Elliotte Friedman reveals which Chicago Blackhawks defender would be a target for most other teams." } }, { "type": "image", "data": { "file": { "url": "https://images.saymedia-content.com/.image/MjEwMzQ3NTI5NTEyOTUzMDM2/connor-murphy.jpg" }, "caption": "Sergei Belski-Imagn Images - Insider Reveals Blackhawks Defender Is Prized Trade Target" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "\"You don't know what you've got 'till it's gone.\"" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjy2AA4F6mA[/embed]" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Those Joni Mitchell lyrics are wise words to live by, especially for the Chicago Blackhawks." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The team finds themselves on the outside looking in despite a promising win against the Western Conference powerhouse Colorado Avalanche. But it's too early in the season to hit the panic button." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "That is why potentially trading away a vital defender seems far-fetched. Yet, one insider suggested this." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "During his regular appearance on the Oilers Now show with host Bob Stauffer, he discussed some players the Edmonton Oilers might target to bolster their defense group." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "\"A guy who I think people would take a look at and think, 'does this make sense at all?' would be a guy like Connor Murphy,\" Friedman revealed to the host. \"Last year, there were a lot of teams that were interested in Murphy.\"" } }, { "type": "image", "data": { "file": { "url": "https://images.saymedia-content.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjEwMzQ3NTI5NTEyOTUzMDM2/connor-murphy.jpg" }, "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "\"And he got hurt, and he was out.\"" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Friedman then highlighted what would make a deal difficult to execute." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "\"Number one, can you make a deal? Number two, can you fit it in?\" Friedman pondered. \"They know that they have a player there who was wanted last year before he got hurt. They don't have to (do it)." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "\"If you're going to get that deal done now, you're going to have to give them a reason to do it.\"" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Murphy only skated for a meager 46 games for the Blackhawks last year. He recorded eight points while averaging 19:50 of ice time a night." } }, { "id": "ss910y33-oeevvr0w", "type": "embed", "data": { "service": "twitter", "source": "https://twitter.com/NHLBlackhawks/status/1851285398724760047", "embed": "https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?id=1851285398724760047", "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "However, it wouldn't be the end of the world for the Blackhawks to cough up a 31-year-old defender who has another year in his deal after the current season. That extra year on his contract would make the 6-foot-4 righty a pricey commodity for other teams to acquire." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Teams are always looking for good right-handed defensemen. Don't be surprised if you hear more rumors about Murphy as the season progresses." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Visit The Hockey News Chicago Blackhawks team site to stay updated on the latest news, game-day coverage, player features, and more." } } ] }