Troy Murray cause of death: Troy Murray was a professional NHL player and longtime Chicago Blackhawks analyst. He played 15 NHL seasons and was a longtime analyst for the Chicago Blackhawks, died Saturday following a battle with cancer at age 63. He played 12 seasons with Chicago, earning the Selke Trophy in 1985-86 as the league’s top defensive forward, and concluded his playing career with a Stanley Cup win with the Colorado Avalanche in 1995-96.