Not sure why we would sign him considering our excess of defencemen presently. Signing him would mean we keep all of the exact same defencemen next season until Wideman, Smid and Engelland contracts expire. Would be prudent to trade Russell for assets (picks) and allow for someone to be called up (Nakladal) to see what they are worth to the team. Also motive the AHL D for potential callups. I am sure BT is trying to move him, but will get better value as teams separate themselves from the pack after the ASG and thus holding on to him. The comments about him trying to resign him are only to try and leverage other teams to up their offers. Personally would love to see a similar deal with WSH as the Glencross deal. Perhaps even try for their 1st. Going to be a 29/30 pick anyhow, basically the same as a 2nd rounder.
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