[nemanja2306]

Originally Posted by Hatter

I like the trade and signing.

I was fortunate to watch Russell throughout his junior career with the Tigers. Obviously he will never be a top pairing guy or replicate his gaudy junior stats (32 goals in his last junior season!) in the NHL, but he has other qualities that are desirable for the Flames.

Foremost, he is a gamer. Kris plays hard every night, partially because he has to work harder to overcome his stature, but also because he has a great attitude.

Secondly, he thinks the game very well on both ends of the ice, especially in the offensive zone. His troubles in his own end mostly stem from physical mismatches, not from poor positioning, a poor brain, or poor skating.

This is a no risk signing and I'm ecstatic. I think he has a ton more to show at this level.