Kris Russell Discussion

[Yanda]

Over the last season and the start of this season we have seen Kris Russell develop into a solid part of the Flames Defense.

At what point do we let Brodie carry Wideman's play instead and give Russell the opportunity to be mentored by Giordano. Would it benefit Russell to play with Giordano?

What is Kris Russells actual ceiling, because he hass already surpassed what we all probably expect.

[jaginla]

You don't mess with brodano man. 27pts right now

[Clever_Iggy]

Leave things the way they are. Splitting Brodie and Giordano is silly. Russell doesn't need mentoring from Gio. He and Wideman (save tonight) have been really good for like 10 games

[jaymac106]

No all is good, leave well enough alone

[dammage79]

Hartley switched em up in the second period of tonights game.

I dont think you should try to fix whats not broken but really right now there no harm no foul as all four players have been great.

[Fire]

Keep Brodano together and look for a defenseman that's an upgrade on Wideman.

[devo22]

Originally Posted by jaginla

you don't mess with brodano man. 27pts right now

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[Yanda]

I feel like Brodie is strong enough to play his game without Giordano. In fact Brodie has probably surpassed Giordano as a PMD.

Russell has proven that he can be a #3 defensemen on a playoff bubble team. Whose to say he couldnt hit the next level playing with a top 30 defensemen like Giordano

[DOOM]

Originally Posted by Yanda

I feel like Brodie is strong enough to play his game without Giordano. In fact Brodie has probably surpassed Giordano as a PMD.

Russell has proven that he can be a #3 defensemen on a playoff bubble team. Whose to say he couldnt hit the next level playing with a top 30 defensemen like Giordano

Really? When has he shown that?

[DOOM]

Russell is showing tonight that on a good team is at best a number 5, preferably a 6.

[Kickazzflames]

Nice pass by Sven there!

[terminator]

Dano looked shaky but bro solid tonight

[JJ1532]

Originally Posted by DOOM

Russell is showing tonight that on a good team is at best a number 5, preferably a 6.

Was thinking that myself. If we want to be a true contender and not just making up the numbers in the play offs, he needs to be a 3rd pairing guy at best. A good player and I like his game, but he isn't a 2nd pairing d-man on a top team.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by DOOM

Russell is showing tonight that on a good team is at best a number 5, preferably a 6.

Because of one bad night?

[Stay Golden]

A discussion on Russell, seriously
Guy plays his tail off so he had a rough night 1 out of the last 15, he will bounce back.

[DOOM]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

Because of one bad night?

No, take a look at a contenders d-core. Russell would be a 5 or 6.

[goflamesgo18]

Originally Posted by DOOM

Russell is showing tonight that on a good team is at best a number 5, preferably a 6.

i couldn't name 4 defenceman on every team who are playing better than russell right now.

[DOOM]

Originally Posted by goflamesgo18

i couldn't name 4 defenceman on every team who are playing better than russell right now.

So you think Russell is a top 4 on every NHL team?

Or more specifically a number 3, like the original post says.

[BowIsland]

There is nothing wrong with the Flames top 4. It's that awful third pairing that gets worked over even while facing sheltered completion that could really use upgrading. But seen as how they make big dollars and have term that won't be changing anytime soon.

[goflamesgo18]

Originally Posted by DOOM

So you think Russell is a top 4 on every NHL team?

as of so far this season id say he's a top 4 on most teams. i see this is probably the first flames game you've watched this season.