Posts About "Kris Russell"
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...
Oilers' Russell is Essential Defensive Piece
October 31st, 2018 For some, he's a cap killer. For others, he's a Corsi curse. But for the Edmonton Oilers, Kris Russell has been much more this season. A perennial shot-blocking leader in the National Hockey League (NHL), Russell is once again near the top of the leader board when it comes to stopping pucks from reaching the net. The product of...
