Rumor: Kris Russell to Edmonton 1 year/3.1 million?

[aufheben]

Right Kris Russell was highly-regarded on HF up until right now.

 

[KlefDown]

even I don't even like this signing tbh but I won't complain. It's 1 year.

 

[flotheaction]

Pretty sure he is already under some form of contract with Toronto and the Leafs are just working through the Cowen *********.

Once the Leafs are able to place Robidas, Lupul, and Horton on LTIR that will free up cap space to sign Russell.

It makes zero sense otherwise for Russell to go this long without a deal.

yes because there are zero chances that other teams may be facing internal issues than the leafs and that the leafs are the center of the universe and of course he's just begging to sign with them....

 

[TheDoldrums]

This is the Dallas thread

http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?t=2038923&highlight=russell+dallas

Not going to read it all, but the first page has plenty of posts hating on Russell. This is the general consensus.

He's not being criticized because he's on Oiler. He's being criticized because he's Kris Russell.

 

[Mr Positive]

He's worth more to us than a lot of other teams. We could use a good puck mover, a guy who could potentially help the PP. If he's with Sekera I think he would work as a top 4 guy since Sekera is very responsible.

 

[PatrikOverAuston]

Kris Russell is a top 4 D man, that's why he sat around all summer un-signed, right up until 5 days before the season begins....Must just be incredible luck that the Oilers got a #4 D man for free! Haven't had luck this good since those three first overall picks in a row!

There's a reason he went un-signed all summer. Give me a break here.

I just hope he can suppress shots as well as Rielly.

 

[Seachd]

Right Kris Russell was highly-regarded on HF up until right now.

I don't think it's HF's opinion that people are concerned about. GMs seem to think highly of him.

The fact is, we don't know how many teams would take him for 1 year at $3.1 million. My guess is more than a few.

 

[Highmarker]

Right Kris Russel was highly-regarded on HF up until right now.

I've yet to see a good explanation of how this is a poor signing by the oilers. There is nothing to lose like others have said if he ends up being terrible and a healthy scratch game in game out it still doesn't hurt the team at all. Part of the reason the oilers are so bad year after year is that their lineups get decimated by injuries and have nobody to step up and replace those minutes. Russell only really began garnering hate when it was rumoured that he was seeking 5 mill long term. He's an NHL caliber d man and Edmonton needs those it's a good signing.

 

[KGL]

I just hope he can suppress shots as well as Rielly.

I have no idea why Oiler fans keep bringing Rielly up. Weird. Is he on your mind with Yak being traded tonight and all? Sorry you guys didn't get him.

Do try to stay on topic.

I've yet to see a good explanation of how this is a poor signing by the oilers. There is nothing to lose like others have said if he ends up being terrible and a healthy scratch game in game out it still doesn't hurt the team at all. Part of the reason the oilers are so bad year after year is that their lineups get decimated by injuries and have nobody to step up and replace those minutes. Russell only really began garnering hate when it was rumoured that he was seeking 5 mill long term. He's an NHL caliber d man and Edmonton needs those it's a good signing.

Because he's a poor player. That's why. Simple.

 

[JarvisFunk]

Right Kris Russell was highly-regarded on HF up until right now.

Right Kris Russell for one year is gonna hurt the oilers in anyway, shape or form...

 

[aufheben]

I don't think it's HF's opinion that people are concerned about. GMs seem to think highly of him.

The fact is, we don't know how many teams would take him for 1 year at $3.1 million. My guess is more than a few.

This thread could have fooled me. I don't think it's bad anyway, he's a possession blackhole but IIRC he always managed to have a good GF% relative to the Flames. Idk.

This is the Dallas thread

http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?t=2038923&highlight=russell+dallas

Not going to read it all, but the first page has plenty of posts hating on Russell. This is the general consensus.

He's not being criticized because he's on Oiler. He's being criticized because he's Kris Russell.

Glowing reviews lmfao

 

[Seachd]

I have no idea why Oiler fans keep bringing Rielly up. Weird. Is he on your mind with Yak being traded tonight and all? Sorry you guys didn't get him.

Do try to stay on topic.

Pretty sure it's because of your obsession with some chart.

 

[Volica]

Yes. It is a compliment. McDavid, arena, FA signings - mad jealousy, so delicious.

Love the yak move. Love Russell on a 1-year.

It's true. The fans across the world are jealous of the Oilers and their many accomplishments this decade.

Jokes aide, I think most people are going to point at this signing because of how much Russell is despised among the analytics community. That and the fact one of the most vocal groups of Russell dismissers are the ones defending this signing now is gold.

Being honest, I like Russ. He's a good leader and a heart and soul guy. He'll give up his body for the greater good. If this guy was 5 inches taller he'd be signed long term in the NHL somewhere. He will make that Oilers defence better; but man will they absolutely be a counter punch team. I feel the only way they win is if they do a Flames/Avs and get A+ goaltending and a lot of puck luck.

 

[KGL]

Pretty sure it's because of your obsession with some chart.

Ooooooh. Well, try your very best to move on past that then. There's plenty of other ways to show how terrible Russell is if you look for them, HERO charts are just the easiest and most readily available resource.

But hey, that chart shows a bunch of reasons why Russell sucks at least. I haven't seen ANY Oilers fans provide ANY info to show why he's a #4. "But guyz, he getz hit by da puckz lots!" is not an argument for a valuable defenceman, sorry.

 

[perronist]

He's worth more to us than a lot of other teams. We could use a good puck mover, a guy who could potentially help the PP. If he's with Sekera I think he would work as a top 4 guy since Sekera is very responsible.

russell is a good puck mover in the sense that when he is on the ice the puck is moving against him and around him. he's not good at outlet passes or leaving the zone with control (even if he manages to recover the puck, which is not often). his go-to move is to throw the puck blindly up the boards or to attempt a pass and icing it. still he's not irredeemable. he's probably a better puckmover than engelland or wideman. anyway, i really hope that this rumour is true

 

[Highmarker]

Because he's a poor player. That's why. Simple.

But how specifically does this signing hurt the team? The oilers have a poor defensive group, if somebody gets hurt should they expect griffin reinhart to step up and fill those minutes? Doesn't matter what your opinion is of the player he's a veteran NHL d man. Try harder.

 

[KGL]

But how specifically does this signing hurt the team? The oilers have a poor defensive group, if somebody gets hurt should they expect griffin reinhart to step up and fill those minutes? Doesn't matter what your opinion is of the player he's a veteran NHL d man. Try harder.

Check his WOWYs, he's bad and he makes the players that play with him worse. He's a black hole. GF% is bad when he's on the ice. Sooo I guess it's you who needs to try harder.

 

[Vitto79]

1 year no risk

 

[Never]

I don't know how any 1 year deal can be viewed as bad. It's 1 year. If he doesn't pan out, he's gone after the season. Big deal.

 

[CorgisPer60]

Right Kris Russell was highly-regarded on HF up until right now.

Maybe to Flames fans.

 

[Highmarker]

Check his WOWYs, he's bad and he makes the players that play with him worse. He's a black hole. Sooo I guess it's you who needs to try harder.

Would you say he's a better d man than griffin reinhart? Or should the oilers throw Darnell nurse back Into the flames? Most aren't callings Russell a great d man they're just saying it's not a bad signing.

 

[KGL]

Would you say he's a better d man than griffin reinhart? Or should the oilers throw Darnell nurse back Into the flames? Most aren't callings Russell a great d man they're just saying it's not a bad signing.

Many are calling him a top 4 D man, which he is undoubtedly not a top 4 D man.

 

[PatrikOverAuston]

I have no idea why Oiler fans keep bringing Rielly up. Weird. Is he on your mind with Yak being traded tonight and all? Sorry you guys didn't get him.

Do try to stay on topic.

It's cute you were called out on that and are now trying to walk it back, but the Internet doesn't work like that. All of your previous musings are fully and readily available for anyone to read.

Ooooooh. Well, try your very best to move on past that then. There's plenty of other ways to show how terrible Russell is if you look for them, HERO charts are just the easiest and most readily available resource.

So why didn't you use one of the plenty of other ways to demonstrate it? Oh, right, because then WE- the people who aren't making the claim he's a "6/7" would have to find it. Unfortunately, the onus is on you.

But hey, that chart shows a bunch of reasons why Russell sucks at least.

Just like it also must shows the ways Rielly does as well, right?

I haven't seen ANY Oilers fans provide ANY info to show why he's a #4. "But guyz, he getz hit by da puckz lots!" is not an argument for a valuable defenceman, sorry.

Why don't you quote some of those posts, or do I have to "look for them" myself as well?

 

[Highmarker]

Many are calling him a top 4 D man, which he is undoubtedly not a top 4 D man.

So what? Why does this irritate you so much? He's still better than a good portion of the oilers d men.

 

[KGL]

It's cute you were called out on that and are now trying to walk it back, but the Internet doesn't work like that. All of your previous musings are fully and readily available for anyone to read.

I legit have no idea what you're talking about here. I'm not back tracking at all.

So why didn't you use one of the plenty of other ways to demonstrate it? Oh, right, because then WE- the people who aren't making the claim he's a "6/7" would have to find it. Unfortunately, the onus is on you.

Uhhh, I answered that question, it's right there in the quote you posted.

Just like it also must shows the ways Rielly does as well, right?

Off topic, again, for some reason. Weird.

Why don't you quote some of those posts, or do I have to "look for them" myself as well?

Is this a serious question? There are plenty of people talking about how he blocks shots as if that makes him a top 4 D man...have you only been reading my posts in this thread or something?

So what? Why does this irritate you so much? He's still better than a good portion of the oilers d men.

It doesn't irritate me.

In fact I'm very happy he's been signed so I don't have to worry about my team signing him. It's just silly to see people saying he's a top 4 when he's clearly not.