The Coachella Valley Firebirds, the AHL affiliate of the Seattle Kraken, have bolstered their goaltending roster ahead of the 2026-27 campaign with the signing of Connor Murphy. The 28-year-old netminder, an undrafted free agent with three years of professional experience, joins the team after a collegiate career split between Northeastern University and another program. His arrival adds flexibility to the Firebirds’ backend as they prepare for the upcoming season. Fans and analysts will be watching to see how Murphy’s development fits into the team’s long-term goals.

The AHL’s Coachella Valley Firebirds, an affiliate of the Seattle Kraken, have added more goaltending depth for the 2026-27 season. According to a team announcement, the Firebirds have signed netminder Connor Murphy. Murphy, 28, has been playing professionally for the past three years. An undrafted free agent, Murphy spent his collegiate tenure split between Northeastern […]