I like Russell more than most here it seems. Very serviceable defenceman if slotted in where he belongs: probably 3rd pairing D who can elevate his game for short periods when required. He did it for us and I really don't get the target painted on him.
Having said all that though, at 3.1M, no thank-you.
It's an overpayment but the Oilers had to do it. What were their options? And, it's only for a year. He is going to be asked to carry a heavier load than he is capable of in Edmonton though and will become a target there as well. Poor guy. I like him and I can already see him being set up to fail.
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