Abbey Murphy didn't look out of place at Oilers development camp, and one viral hit turned her first few days into a bigger story.
The Seattle Torrent took Murphy second overall in the 2026 PWHL Draft, so she arrived in Edmonton with real attention on her already.
She's not just a guest on the ice right now.
What's making this camp stand out is the mix around her. Murphy is joined by Chloe Primerano and Caitlin Kraemer, giving the Oilers three high-end women's players in the same development setting.
That matters because it shifts the conversation from novelty to competition.
Edmonton didn't bring Murphy in to coast through drills or stay on the edge of the rink.
The clip that blew up tells the story fast. Murphy steps into a player through traffic, finishes the body check cleanly, and leaves him flat on the ice before jumping right back into the sequence.
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That's why this is gaining traction. Murphy has always played with bite, but when that edge shows up against NHL prospects and camp invites, people notice.
Murphy is bringing more than a name
Her 2025-26 season at Minnesota backed it up. Murphy put up 66 points and 40 goals in 33 games, then added 7 points in 7 games for the United States at Milano-Cortina 2026.
Primerano brings her own profile after posting 10 goals and 20 assists in 34 games at Minnesota. Kraemer added 30 points in 36 games for Minnesota Duluth.
So even if Murphy is the name driving the clicks, she isn't the only women's player giving this camp a different feel. The group has enough skill and pace to make every rep matter.
Murphy still set the tone, though. The hit in that video matched the way she's built her game for years - aggressive, fast, and never backing off a puck battle.
That's why this moment lands. Abbey Murphy showed up at Oilers camp and made sure nobody could treat her shift like a casual summer drill.
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