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Posts About "Kris Russell"

Medicine Hat Tigers All-Time World Junior Lineup

Medicine Hat Tigers All-Time World Junior Lineup

December 29th, 2020 The first players from the Medicine Hat Tigers to attend the World Juniors Championship was in 1975 with Greg Vaydik and Bryan Maxwell. Although it wasn't an official tournament, the pair of draft-eligible prospects helped Canada claim their first silver medal at the under-20 level. Since then, 32 players from the Tigers have attended...
The Golden Knights' Expansion Draft Could Have Gone Even Better

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...
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