Larry Murphy

Larry Murphy brings extensive experience from a Hockey Hall of Fame career and four Stanley Cup championships to coaching and sports insights. After being selected 4th overall by the Los Angeles Kings in the 1980 NHL Entry Draft, Larry Murphy immediately established himself as a high-performing defenseman, embarking on a distinguished 21-season career in the National Hockey League (NHL). In his rookie season (1980-81), he set NHL records for most assists (60) and points (76) by a rookie defenseman, earning him a second-place finish in Calder Trophy voting. Murphy continued to demonstrate consistent offensive and defensive capabilities, including an 81-point season for the Washington Capitals in 1986-87.

His post-playing career has seen him transition into sports insights and coaching, currently serving as a studio analyst and color commentator for the Detroit Red Wings on Bally Sports Detroit, where he shares his extensive hockey knowledge with audiences. Demonstrating his continued leadership and involvement in the sport, Murphy most recently led Team Murphy to secure the Patrick Cup title in the 3ICE tournament in 2023.