Or maybe he's expecting or demanding the Leafs and Nucks to overpay if they want his services.
If I was going to consider playing for those 2 teams, knowing you're never going to win with them, you may as well get paid.
Russell isn't stupid and it's not like there are really any UFA dmen that are left that are better than him.
I can see him willing to take 3.5-4 mil on a team that has a legitimate shot.
But if it's the Leafs, Oilers or Canucks, I'm wanting 5x5 minimum.
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