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Originally Posted by Macho0978
I agree when the extension kicks in Russell's contract could be buried and the risk with the extension isn't a big risk. What I'm saying is I could see him being a guy the Oilers want to move out this trade deadline. When his cap hit is $4 mil and he's in and out of the lineup. He has a NMC so he can't be sent down but he has a 15 team list he can be traded to. He also only makes $2.5 mil this year. If the Oilers are in first this year and looking to add at the deadline and Russell is not playing well or worse than normal adding the 2nd year on might prevent one of those 15 teams he can be traded to not to want him. The risk IMO here is if the Oilers need that cap space this coming season for me could be more valuable than lining up a dman that meets their expansion draft requirements. There are months left in this off season and more than likely a season that doesn't start until February. If Russell uses his NTC to block all teams out of the playoffs because he wants to stay in Edmonton that badly then he would sign this deal before the expansion draft next off season.
I could see teams out of the playoffs taking him for a 3rd the season for a pick if the Oilers need the cap. That options gone IMO
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I don’t think they want to move him. From all accounts he’s a great great mentor for the young dmen, plus need the veteran presence on the back end. He’s not the only option to move for space.