The focus on the Chicago Blackhawks blue line has been on the prospects and Seth Jones. Connor Murphy, the longest-tenured Blackhawk, hasn't played since the 2025 NHL Winter Classic on New Year's Eve.

The Chicago Blackhawks have missed key player Connor Murphy in the lineup. The defenseman hasn't suited up for the Blackhawks since Dec. 31 as a result of a nagging groin injury.

The team announced that they activated blueliner Connor Murphy off injured reserve. He had been out for the last month due to a groin injury. The 31-year-old is in his eighth season with Chicago ...