Edmonton Oilers fans on social media reacted after the team acquired defenseman Connor Murphy from the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday.

The Oilers bolstered their defense with the addition of veteran cycle-stopping right-shot defenseman Murphy, who is known for his ability to prevent opposing players from advancing the puck. As part of the transaction, the Oilers sent a second-round selection in the 2028 NHL Draft to the Blackhawks.

The Blackhawks also retained 50% of Murphy’s $4.4 million salary. Here’s how the Edmonton Oilers fans on X (formerly called Twitter) reacted to Connor Murphy’s trade.

One tweeted:

“Honestly, such a steal for Edmonton, Bowman just needs to get us a good 3C and we’re set.”

Another chimed in:

“Dumb move. He’s been floating through life with 0 expectation Hawks.”

Here are some of the other top reactions on X:

“This is honestly I saw the move. Everybody’s saying this is a bad move it’s not. Yes the Oilers need goaltending but at the end of the day the defense is the bigger issue. You have to fix your defense. You get him at 50% retained it only gave up a second. Steal,” a third fan wrote.

“Bowman has done it again! Great trade!! He’s exactly the shutdown guy we needed so badly, and at 50% retained too for only a second!! Incredible work!” one fan opined.

“Not that great considering all the gymnastics they had to do after shooting themselves in the foot in the off season with that Mangiapane deal to begin with” another chimed in.

“They need a goalie worse than anything,” added one fan.

How has Connor Murphy fared this season with the Blackhawks?

Murphy has had a solid defensive campaign with the Chicago Blackhawks this season so far.

The 32-year-old has accumulated 13 points through four goals and nine assists in 60 games this season. Murphy has posted a plus/minus of -3 for the Hawks, who are seventh in the Central Division with a 23-28-9 record.

Connor Murphy is expected to make his Oilers’ debut against the Ottawa Senators at Rogers Place on Tuesday. The puck drops at 9 p.m. ET.