Fantasy Summary
A defensive-minded blueliner that relies upon his solid skating and physicality to rid the opponent of the puck. Lacking much offensive upside, Murchison caps out as a potential bottom-pairing or seventh NHL defenseman.
Observations
August 2025 – Murchison has signed his ELC and is set to join the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in 2025-2026. He doesn’t carry much in the way of offense- his four year, 145 game NCAA career saw him post nine goals and 14 assists, but 279 penalty minutes- but the young defender plays a solid defensive game and adds a level of sandpaper to the back end that teams covet. Murchison is a wise stash or watchlist add in a league that rewards the rough stuff, depending on the depth of rosters, as we watch to see how he acclimates to professional game. Alex Wyatt
March 2025 – The Philadelphia Flyers signed Murchison to a two-year entry-level contract beginning 2025-26. Mark Henry
June 2022 – Murchison played in every game of his freshman season with Arizona State, where he showcased his physicality in a primarily defensive role. Not called on to provide much offense, Murchison still registered four goals and three assists in 35 games. He will return to Arizona State next season and is likely destined for a four-year NCAA career before Philadelphia decides whether to extend an entry-level offer. John Gove
| Attributes | |
|---|---|
| Fantasy Upside | 3.5 |
| NHL Certainty | 6.5 |
| Country | USA |
| Position | D |
| Roster Type | Minors |
| Shoot/Glove | Left |
| Date of Birth | February 2, 2003 |
| Height | 6‘2” |
| Weight | 212 lbs |
| Drafted | 2021 Round 5; Overall: 158 |
Stats – Frozen Tools – Profile on FT
| Season | League | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | NHL | Philadelphia Flyers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-2026 | AHL | Lehigh Valley Phantoms | 29 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 46 | 12 |
| 2024-2025 | NCAA | Arizona State Univ. | 37 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 48 | 6 |
| 2024-2025 | AHL | Lehigh Valley Phantoms | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| 2023-2024 | NCAA | Arizona State Univ. | 37 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 62 | 7 |
| 2022-2023 | NCAA | Arizona State Univ. | 36 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 93 | -1 |
| 2021-2022 | NCAA | Arizona State Univ. | 35 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 76 | 5 |
| 2020-2021 | WJC-18 | USA U18 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| 2020-2021 | USHL | USNTDP Juniors | 23 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 12 | -3 |
| 2020-2021 | NTDP | U.S. National U17 Team | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020-2021 | NTDP | U.S. National U18 Team | 48 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 33 | 9 |
| 2019-2020 | USHL | USNTDP Juniors | 30 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 58 | -6 |
| 2019-2020 | NTDP | U.S. National U17 Team | 41 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 61 | 0 |
| 2019-2020 | NTDP | U.S. National U18 Team | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018-2019 | USA-S15 | Team Orange | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-2019 | T1EHL 16U | Los Angeles Jr. Kings 16U AAA | 28 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 50 | 0 |
| 2018-2019 | 16U AAA | Los Angeles Jr. Kings 16U AAA | 43 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 117 | 0 |
| 2017-2018 | 14U AAA | Los Angeles Jr. Kings 14U AAA | 52 | 12 | 18 | 30 | 74 | 0 |
| 2016-2017 | T1EHL 13U | Los Angeles Jr. Kings 13U AAA | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-2017 | 13U AAA | Los Angeles Jr. Kings 13U AAA | 48 | 5 | 13 | 18 | 30 | 0 |
| 2015-2016 | QC Int PW | Los Angeles Jr. Kings | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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