Murphy was placed on waivers Monday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Since being selected 12th overall in the 2011 draft, Murphy has underperformed, having managed only 42 points in 172 NHL games --- for his career, Murphy is a minus-28. He will begin 2018-19 in AHL Iowa but could a taste of NHL action if his play is deserving of such a promotion. Regardless of where he winds up, there is no need to consider the 25-year-old in any fantasy format.

Murphy inked a one-year, two-way contract with Minnesota on Monday worth $650,000 at the NHL level.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy saw action in 21 games for the Wild this season, as he frequently found himself traveling between the Twin Cities and AHL Iowa. When he was in the lineup, the Ontario native averaged 19:01 of ice time and could see his role expanded during the upcoming campaign -- although fantasy owners should still expect to see him in the minors periodically.

Murphy will make his NHL playoff debut Friday evening against the Jets, Michael Russo of The Athletic Minnesota reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy will get a chance to help the Wild overcome a 3-1 series deficit, likely taking the place of green prospect Carson Soucy, who's gone minus-3 without any points in these conference quarterfinals. While Murphy originally heard his name called by the Hurricanes with the 12th overall pick in the 2011 draft, he's been used judiciously at the highest level, so there's not much incentive to roll him out in playoff pools. Murphy has provided 42 points (eight goals, 34 assists) in 172 career contests.

Murphy was recalled from AHL Iowa on Wednesday, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy's move to the NHL coincides with the news that fellow blueliner Jared Spurgeon will miss at least the next four weeks with a hamstring injury. A first-round pick of the Hurricanes in 2011, Murphy is a similar player to Spurgeon in the sense that he's somewhat undersized, yet uses his skating and puck-moving abilities to be an effective player. In nine games with Minnesota earlier in the campaign, Murphy logged a goal, an assist, and an impressive plus-5 rating.

Murphy was reassigned to AHL Iowa on Saturday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Ontario native with shot-blocking prowess was relegated to the minors in order to clear a path for Jared Spurgeon (groin), who is set to return Sunday evening against the Blackhawks. It's generally considered fruitless to roster role players lacking consistent roles in the NHL.

Murphy scored his first goal of the season and had an assist while getting 18:19 of ice time in Sunday's win at San Jose.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy has had a large role on the blue line since being called up from the AHL as he's averaging 18 minutes of ice time per game. Although he hasn't contributed much offense in his career (just 37 points in 151 games with Carolina) he's getting time on the power play as well (1:15 this season), so he may merit a look in deep leagues.

Murphy was summoned from AHL Iowa on Monday, Michael Russo of TheAthletic.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy was sent down I-90 yesterday because Minnesota was attempting to save cap space, and will join the team for its three game road trip on the West Coast. The 24-year-old has only played in three games for Minnesota this season, and will likely serve as the emergency defensemen on the trip.

Murphy was sent down to AHL Iowa on Sunday, according to the AHL's transaction page.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy played in three games for the Wild without registering a point despite his plus-2 rating. The 24-year-old defenseman will likely just be used in the NHL when other injuries arise.

Murphy was recalled from AHL Iowa on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

After spending the beginning of his NHL career in Carolina this is Murphy's first season with the Wild. He hasn't played in a game yet, though, and he may not play in this one. Jared Spurgeon is sick, so Murphy was called up as a precaution.

Murphy was waived by Minnesota on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

A first-round pick in 2011, Murphy is still just 24 years old but has failed to establish himself at the NHL level at this point in his career. Over 151 NHL games, Murphy has recorded six goals and 37 points while posting an ugly minus-36 rating. It will be interesting to see if another team takes a flyer on Murphy while he's on waivers, but if he clears, he will be reassigned to AHL Iowa.