Murphy (groin) had one shot on goal and three blocks in Saturday's 7-2 win over Nashville.

EDGE Analysis

After having spent the last 11 games on injured reserve, Murphy returned to the lineup Saturday and logged 19:35 of ice time, including some penalty-killing duty. Murphy does not have a point in his seven games this season and is not a fantasy option.

Murphy (groin) will return to the lineup for Saturday's road game against the Predators, Eric Lear of the Blackhawks' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy has spent the last 11 games on injured reserve, but he's healthy again for the divisional matchup. The 26-year-old's return shouldn't concern fantasy owners, as he hasn't posted a point this year and had just 13 over 52 games last season.

Murphy (groin) was a full participant at practice Tuesday, Eric Lear of the Blackhawks' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy will be eligible to come off long-term injured reserve ahead of Saturday's matchup with Nashville, and his presence at practice Tuesday suggests he just might be ready to do so. Once given the green light, the 26-year-old blueliner, who's gone scoreless in six games this campaign, will return to a shut-down role for the Blackhawks.

The Blackhawks placed Murphy (groin) on long-term injured reserve Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Now that he's on LTIR, Murphy won't be eligible to rejoin the lineup until Nov. 13 against the Golden Knights. The Blackhawks recalled Dennis Gilbert from AHL Rockford in a corresponding move, so he'll round out the team's depth at defense for the foreseeable future.

Murphy is expected to be sidelined for several weeks with a groin injury, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy missed the first game of the campaign due to a groin injury, so it's safe to assume he aggravated the same issue during Tuesday's 2-1 overtime loss to Vegas. The 26-year-old's absence won't impact many fantasy lineups, but it will undoubtedly hinder Chicago's ability to defend, as he's probably been the team's best stay-at-home blueliner this season, averaging 21:44 of ice time while racking up 15 hits and seven blocked shots in five games. The Blackhawks may promote Dennis Gilbert from AHL Rockford to fill in while Murphy is on the shelf.

As expected, Murphy (groin) will make his season debut Thursday against San Jose, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy's return will bolster the Blackhawks' defensive prowess, but it won't move the needle in fantasy circles, as he hasn't scored more than 17 points in a single season since becoming a full-time NHLer in 2014-15. He's expected to skate with Slater Koekkoek on Chicago's third pairing against the Sharks.

Murphy (groin) said he should be ready for Thursday's game versus the Sharks, Mitchell Clinton of JetsTV reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy still needs to get the all clear from the medical staff, but he feels ready for the Blackhawks' home opener. The 26-year-old blueliner will need to be lifted from IR before he can get into the lineup. Fantasy owners in season-long leagues shouldn't be concerned either way, as Murphy hasn't surpassed 17 points in a single season.

Murphy (groin) will begin the 2019-20 season on injured reserve.

EDGE Analysis

The Blackhawks will take on the Flyers in Prague for their regular-season opener Friday, and then won't play again until Oct. 10 against San Jose, so it's quite possible that Murphy only ends up missing a single contest due to his groin injury. Either way, the stay-at-home blueliner has never tallied more than 17 points in a single season since becoming a full-time NHLer in 2014-15, so there's no reason for fantasy owners to keep tabs on his status.

Murphy (undisclosed) may not play in Friday's season opener versus the Flyers, Tracey Myers of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Blackhawks are currently in Europe as part of the NHL Global Series, but Murphy hasn't skated yet on the trip. They'll kick off the regular season with a game against the Flyers in the Czech Republic, and Murphy's not a lock to be in the lineup. It's not clear exactly what's bothering him. If he can't go, he'll have an extended rest ahead of the Blackhawks' next contest Oct. 10 versus the Sharks.

Murphy scored a goal and added six blocked shots and four hits in Thursday's 5-4 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy has picked up 13 points in 47 games this year, the best scoring rate he's shown in his career. He's had a solid March, with five points, 28 hits and 32 blocks over 13 appearances. The defender may have some appeal in deeper formats, but can otherwise be safely left off of fantasy rosters.