Posts About "Kris Russell"
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Maple Leafs, Oilers, UFA Defensemen, More
May 17th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, is Josh Lievo of the Vancouver Canucks going to be ready to play if the NHL resumes games? Are the Toronto Maple Leafs moving on from prospect Jeremy Bracco? Have the Edmonton Oilers decided the fate of d-man Kris Russell? Finally, which older free agency defensemen might still find employment in the NHL...
Oilers News and Rumors: Hall, Puljujarvi, Rogers Place, More
April 23rd, 2020 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, there is plenty of buzz surrounding the team. There is talk on how likely Taylor Hall might be as an option after comments Hall made that he's looking for a long-term deal. Plus, there is talk about what Jesse Puljujarvi has for options. The NHL is considering Rogers Place as a destination...
Kris Russell: Oilers Most Likely Moved Before the 2020-21 Season
March 21st, 2020 Next season, the Edmonton Oilers will have some decisions to make. Whether a much higher salary cap gets put in place by the NHL (unlikely) or the NHL allows for compliance buyouts (also potentially unlikely), there will be a few players on the Oilers roster that may not be with the team next season. With that in mind, Kris Russell...
Oilers News & Rumors: Smith, Russell, Fourth Jerseys, More
March 20th, 2020 In today's Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, there is belief by one NHL insider that Mike Smith has done enough in Edmonton to earn a one-year extension, while another insider looks at contracts for veterans like Kris Russell, James Neal and Alex Chiasson and believes all could be gone next season. Finally, there are rumors the...
Oilers News and Rumors: Russell, Kassian, Draisaitl, More
February 29th, 2020 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, there is great news out of Edmonton as the Oilers are getting a few key players back from injury, Leon Draisaitl is one point away from 100, and Zack Kassian is looking to make a big impression now that he's back in the lineup after serving a seven-game suspension. Russell Is Back...
NHL Rumors: Kovalchuk, Sabres, Flames, Oilers, More
January 3rd, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is news on the Ilya Kovalchuk deal with the Montreal Canadiens, and are the Buffalo Sabres done making moves? The Calgary Flames who were also part of the trade action on Thursday are apparently not done either. Finally, what's going on with Kris Russell? Is he hurt, taking a personal day, sick?...
Oilers News and Rumors: Burdasov, McDavid, Russell, More
September 19th, 2019 In today's Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, there is news on the addition of KHL forward Anton Burdasov. There is also talk about how Connor McDavid is feeling related to his knee injury and talk about how likely it is he starts the season, even getting into a preseason game. Plus, is there a fit in Winnipeg for a player like...
Jake Gardiner and the Edmonton Oilers
July 24th, 2019 We are roughly four weeks into NHL free agency and defenceman Jake Gardiner is still without a home. Be it concern surrounding his health and/or the want for a contract at a healthy number with term, something is up with the former Toronto Maple Leafs rearguard. With that said, this would be the perfect time for the Edmonton Oilers to...
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Sabres, Canadiens, More
July 10th, 2019 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is more news on the Edmonton Oilers beyond the status of Jesse Puljujarvi, rumors the Buffalo Sabres turned down a huge trade that would have seen them land one of the best left-wingers in hockey and questions about whether or not Montreal Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin would dare try another offer sheet?...
Do Oilers Have Any Real Buyout Options?
June 18th, 2019 There are a number of teams in the NHL preparing for the NHL Entry Draft, the free agency interview period or July 1 where spending money has become a dangerous habit for general managers. While new Edmonton Oilers GM Ken Holland may not have anything big on his agenda over the next two weeks, there are things he needs to do. And,...
NHL Rumors: Hart, Russell and Quick Hits by Friedman
December 21st, 2018 In today's rumor rundown Elliotte Friedman provided some quick hits on a variety of rumors around the NHL. The Oilers are starting to worry about their blue line being decimated with injuries and the Flyers are still looking for a goalie, thinking about the long-term future of their young prospect, Carter Hart. Quick Rumor...
NHL News & Notes: Russell, Turris & More
December 13th, 2018 In today's News & Notes, Kris Russell has been placed on the injured reserve and the Edmonton Oilers have also activated a forward, Kyle Turris has been activated off of the injured reserve and is expected to return to NHL action and Andrei Vasilevskiy is expected to start in goal for the first time in a month. Related: NHL News...
Edmonton Oilers Quarter-Season Grades: Defense
November 23rd, 2018 Yesterday I covered quarter-season grades for the forward corps of the Edmonton Oilers. With 21 games in the 2018-19 NHL season now behind the team, there's plenty to say about the defense. Considered an area of weakness for the organization coming into the season, Edmonton's blueline is serviceable, potentially even...
