I find it interesting that anyone would consider NOT trading Russell. His days were numbered as soon as the Flames trades their 1st round pick (Barzel) for Hamilton.
Gio-Brodie-Hamilton are signed long term. The team is in very serious trouble if the GM thinks the priority is signing a #4 UFA D-man.
If the Flames keep Russell it would be a similar move to trading for a playoff rental.
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