India, March 7 -- Troy Murray, a former NHL player who had a career spanning 15 seasons and served as a dedicated analyst for the Chicago Blackhawks, passed away on Saturday after a courageous fight against cancer. He was 63 years old.

He had been fighting cancer since 2021 and had withdrawn from Hawks radio broadcasts on WGN this season due to a decline in his health.

"The Chicago Blackhawks are deeply heartbroken today as we mourn the loss of Troy Murray, our beloved 'Muzz,' and our love and support go out to his family," Hawks chairman Danny Wirtz stated in a statement.

"Troy was the epitome of a Blackhawk, so far beyond his incredible playing career with a presence felt in every corner of our organization over the last 45 years. He...