Murphy has been sent to AHL Charlotte for a conditioning stint Monday, Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy has served as a healthy scratch each of the last four games, so the team sent him down to get in some game action. The blueliner should be recalled again in the near future, but it's unlikely it will result in additional ice time unless another defenseman suffers an injury.

Murphy served as a healthy scratch for the third consecutive game Friday against the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy has not seen any game action since posting an ugly minus-3 rating during a 4-2 loss to the Ducks on Nov. 10. Needless to say, he will need to play a much sounder defensive game if he wants to secure himself a regular spot on the Canes' blue line. For now, he should not be on anyone's fantasy roster.

Murphy (lower body) has been activated from injured reserve and appears set to join the lineup Tuesday against the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy paired with Noah Hanifin during Tuesday's morning skate, potentially pushing Klas Dahlbeck out. The young blueliner notched 10 assists in 35 games with the Hurricanes last season, but failed to find the back of the net himself. It's unlikely he will provide a ton of offense this season, but his point rate last season stretched out could put him on the fringes of relevance in deep leagues.

Murphy (lower body) traveled with the Hurricanes ahead of Sunday's game against the Canucks. He's still expected to be out until early November, but was able to "give it a quick go" before practice Saturday afternoon.

EDGE Analysis

It's not clear what Murphy was able to do in the most recent practice, but all signs point to the defender making progress in his rehab from the lower-body injury that he sustained late in the preseason.

Murphy (lower body) will be on injured reserve to start the new season, Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy is expected to be out until early November. He profiles as a solid offensive contributor, but the lack of size -- 5-foot-11, 185 pounds -- on the blue line invites injuries -- proceed with caution here.

Murphy is out 3-4 weeks with a lower-body injury.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy recently returned to the ice following a stomach ailment but has apparently sustained a new, significant injury that will force him to miss the start of the NHL season. The exact nature of his condition is currently unclear but it is likely to force the 23-year-old defenseman out of the Hurricanes' first 10 regular season games.

Murphy has returned from a stomach illness and played in the Hurricanes' preseason matchup against the Sabres on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy sat out of team practice last week suffering from flu-like symptoms but has apparently returned to full strength as he's returned to the ice for the Canes' final preseason tune ups. The 23-year-old blue liner provided seven goals and 17 assists during 32 games for AHL Charlotte last season but has yet to top 10 points in any NHL campaign to date.

Murphy is suffering from flu-like symptoms and is not practicing with the team, Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Muphy's status for Friday's matchup with Tampa Bay is uncertain, but considering it is preseason, the team will likely hold him out unless he is 100 percent. The 23-year-old failed to register a goal in 35 outings last year, although he did add 10 helpers. The blueliner will need to get back on the ice quickly if he is going to earn himself an increased role this season.

Murphy signed a two-year contract with the Hurricanes on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy appeared in 35 games with the Hurricanes last season, tallying 10 assists with a minus-1 rating over that span. The 23-year-old blueliner also spent a large chunk of the 2016-17 campaign in the minors, adding 24 points (seven goals, 17 assists) with a minus-11 rating over 32 games with AHL Charlotte. The 5-foot-11 Ontario native is an offensively-gifted defender who may eventually be tasked with quarterbacking one of the Hurricanes' power-play units, but will need to become more reliable in the defensive zone in order to cement himself as a key cog on the Carolina blue line.

Murphy finished the 2015-16 season with 10 assists and 10 PIM in 35 games for the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

With Carolina out of the playoff mix, the 23-year-old blueliner will finish up the campaign in the AHL with Charlotte, where he has recorded 22 points in 30 games for the Checkers this season. Murphy -- who the Hurricanes took 12th overall in the 2011 NHL entry draft -- has yet to solidify himself as a key cog on the Carolina blue line, but the 5-foot-11, 185-pounder does retain some upside down the road, thanks to his mobility and the offensive potential that he possesses as a future power play option.