Unfortunately I don't think the Oilers will miss Eberle much, and they are undoubtedly thrilled with the cap savings.
As others have pointed out, the Lucuc contract may be the one they regret unless they go and sign Russell to $4 or $5 million over multiple years. I like Russell a lot but he's the kind of player you need to develop yourself and then trade when the time is right.
But this trade is a + for the Oilers I guess. Luckily their team on the ice is no better because of it.
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