Posts About "Kris Russell"
The Golden Knights' Expansion Draft Could Have Gone Even Better
November 20th, 2020 Look, nobody's perfect. Sure, as general manager of the Vegas Golden Knights, the now-team president George McPhee masterfully navigated the landscape of the 2017 Expansion Draft and successfully exploited the rules to build a solid roster and stockpile future assets. McPhee's efforts not only engineered his club's storybook expansion...
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Oilers, Canucks, Panthers, More
October 22nd, 2020 In today's NHL rumors rundown, Ilya Mikheyev comments on his contract extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs and says he took a discount to stay with the team. What else are the Maple Leafs doing to deal with a tighter cap? Meanwhile, there is news on Travis Hamonic and questions about whether or not he's still on the market because...
Oilers News & Rumors: Russell Extended, UFAs Motivated, McDavid, More
October 21st, 2020 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, the Edmonton Oilers added three key pieces to their puzzle in this year's free agency period and inked three existing players to new contracts. In each instance, there is different motivation for the player. Looking more closely at Kyle Turris, Tyson Barrie, Jesse Puljujarvi, it will be...
Oilers Need to Move on From Both Russells
September 29th, 2020 It wasn't so long ago the Edmonton Oilers had no players with the last name Russell. It was a simpler time, a time of Smyths, Smiths and briefly even a Smithson. Then, in 2016, all that changed. First, an undrafted player from Denmark, Patrick Russell was brought in. Though Denmark is no hockey powerhouse, Russell had acquitted himself...
Oilers News & Rumors: Draisaitl, Russell, Ekman-Larsson, More
September 16th, 2020 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, there is talk about Leon Draisaitl heading back to Europe, speculation the Edmonton Oilers have been in talks with the Arizona Coyotes about a couple of players and debate about which defenseman the team might look to trade. Plus, could the Oilers look to the Pittsburgh Penguins to help...
Oilers Need to Fix Their Salary Cap Situation...Here's How
July 17th, 2020 It was projected that the NHL's salary cap would increase this offseason from $81.5 million to the likes of $84-$88 million (per Eric Francis of Sportsnet), but an unexpected, unprecedented set of circumstances have altered those logistics. Now, with a reported "flat cap," teams, such as the Edmonton Oilers, who were potentially...
NHL Rumors: Jets, Canadiens, Penguins, Sabres, Oilers, More
June 5th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is news on which teams are opening their facilities to players starting Monday. A Pittsburgh Penguins player has tested positive for COVID-19 and the media in Buffalo are talking a lot about which Buffalo Sabres players might be traded and which ones won't. Finally, which Edmonton Oilers will make the...
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 & 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 & 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?...
