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Old 09-18-2016, 07:53 PM   #1
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Icon59 The Kris Russell Sweepstakes Continue - UPDATE: Oilers offer 1-year deal?

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Have it from a very reliable source that #Oilers are talking with UFA Defenceman Kris Russell on a short term deal.

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Dustin Nielson ‏@nielsonTSN1260 3m3 minutes ago
I've been told that the Oilers have offered a one year deal to Russell. May have another update later today. Let's see where this goes.
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Old 09-18-2016, 07:54 PM   #2
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Have it from a very reliable source that #Oilers are talking with UFA Defenceman Kris Russell on a short term deal.
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They can have him. PS so much for you taking a break from the site.
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I cannot believe it took this long
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Old 09-18-2016, 07:55 PM   #4
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Eww.
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Old 09-18-2016, 07:58 PM   #5
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Hope not.

He's an NHL-calibre defenceman, and the fewer of those on the Oilers, the better.
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They can have him. PS so much for you taking a break from the site.
Who cares... it's news and that's it. I have had my words against the OP but surely, we all have better things to do than fight each other.
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Old 09-18-2016, 08:03 PM   #7
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Super over rated so I hope so!
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Old 09-18-2016, 08:04 PM   #8
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Hope not.

He's an NHL-calibre defenceman, and the fewer of those on the Oilers, the better.
It'll just be another example of them taking a 2nd pairing guy and force feeding him a full season of top minutes.
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God I hope this happens.
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Don't like it. Adding Russell will make the oilers better.


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I hope thus is true. Russell no es beuno
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Old 09-18-2016, 08:27 PM   #12
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We've had reliable sources placing him with Toronto and then Carolina which was to be announced after his wedding. Heck some people even think he's destined to return to Calgary. Point being, I'll believe it when he signs somewhere.
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Dustin Nielson ‏@nielsonTSN1260
Oilers reached out to Kris Russell a couple of days ago. Expect the two sides to start talking numbers/term etc as early as tomorrow.
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The oilers don't play good team defence, which makes Russel's shot blocking - give up the puck - blocking game even worse.
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I would really like the see Russell playing in the Oilers top 4.
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Agreed. He is good at blocking shots and the oilers are always in their own zone. Also great at break out passes, and they have a few weapons that I don't want to see getting breakaway chances.
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Old 09-18-2016, 09:07 PM   #17
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Darn. He makes them better, albeit not a player I want back on our team.
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Old 09-18-2016, 09:14 PM   #18
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Oilers reached out to Kris Russell a couple of days ago. Expect the two sides to start talking numbers/term etc as early as tomorrow.
Then the "real" talking hasn't even happened yet. Whoop dee do.
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Old 09-18-2016, 09:24 PM   #19
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1 year 5 mill? Fingers crossed heh
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I'll reserve judgement. Russell at $2.5mil is a lot better than Russell at $4mil.
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