Eklund Rumor: Edmonton having discussions with at least two teams about Kris Russell

[Rubi]

Gretzky quickly undoing all the wrongs of Chia.

I agree. It was a significant overpay in both AAV and term. Keith appears to be actually improving the Oilers. They shoulda canned Chiarelli and replaced him with Gretzky a long time ago.

 

[ChaoticOrange]

Not for Columbus. lol

Wennberg has 2 goals this season, 0 at even strength, and is their 13th forward right now. 4 years left at 4.9.

 

[punk_o_holic]

Would something around Russell and Wennberg make sense?

I was thinking this as well. He still blocks shots right? Tortorella likes his shot blocking players.

 

[HolyGhost]

If Gretz can move russel with little retention I was be shocked

 

[ChaoticOrange]

I was thinking this as well. He still blocks shots right? Tortorella likes his shot blocking players.

Top 5 in the league in blocks at the moment if I remember right.

 

[Junohockeyfan]

Wennberg has 2 goals this season, 0 at even strength, and is their 13th forward right now. 4 years left at 4.9.

And 23 points. Is a young centerman having an off-season. Why trade him for a cap dump? Give him another year and if he continues along this path, then trade him for a cap dump.

 

[Rubi]

Wennberg has 2 goals this season, 0 at even strength, and is their 13th forward right now. 4 years left at 4.9.

Yeah... Wennberg's been pretty terrible the last couple of years. The only thing he has going for him is his age and he could be a "project" that might improve with a move out of Columbus. Risky chance though at his salary and term.

 

[The Moose is Loose]

I don’t think he’s overpaid at 4, and he’d help some teams shore up some defensive holes.

I don’t think he is worth much, but I’m not surprised there’s some interest

 

[ChaoticOrange]

And 23 points. Is a young centerman having an off-season. Why trade him for a cap dump? Give him another year and if he continues along this path, then trade him for a cap dump.

That’s what they did last year. This is year 2. Next year is year 3 and given the moves of the last couple days Jarmo doesn’t strike me as patient.

 

[ChaoticOrange]

Yeah... Wennberg's been pretty terrible the last couple of years. The only thing he has going for him is his age and he could be a "project" that might improve with a move out of Columbus. Risky chance though at his salary and term.

It is, but Edmonton needs to take some gambles to bring in some talent up front.

 

[Junohockeyfan]

That’s what they did last year. This is year 2. Next year is year 3 and given the moves of the last couple days Jarmo doesn’t strike me as patient.

I think Jarmo expects to get value back or mid-round picks. I don't see him trading for a capdump thereby conceding Wennberg has negative value.

 

[Del Preston]

I was thinking this as well. He still blocks shots right? Tortorella likes his shot blocking players.

Russell loves to block shots and bank the puck off the boards/glass.

 

[Ace]

Wait...how did two teams hire Chia and why hadn’t we heard about it?

 

[AslanRH]

The best fit for Russell would be a team that's strong in possession (>50%) and has two top 4LD, and three top six RD, so Russell can slot in as the #6 guy on the left side. this team also needs cap room.

Working backwards from that, the Avs could be a fit. They've got some RD in Johnson and Barrie, some LD in Girard and Zadorov, and are probably going to move on from Nemeth. They also have some cap room. With Makar also being a RD, there's no conflict there.

I think the Avs are pretty happy with Graves at least until Cole comes back plus they are still carrying Barberio. If anything the Avs need a depth RS Dman for the rest of this season

 

[ChaoticOrange]

I think Jarmo expects to get value back or mid-round picks. I don't see him trading for a capdump thereby conceding Wennberg has negative value.

Russell isn’t a capdump, nor does he have negative value.

 

[member 290103]

Russell isn’t a capdump, nor does he have negative value.

Haha. Well, it's not like NHL teams are going to be clamoring to get at him. He's a subpar d-man who is not exactly paid on the cheap.

 

[Junohockeyfan]

Russell isn’t a capdump, nor does he have negative value.

Russel is a capdump and has negative value. No one pays a 3rd pairing dman 4 million. Well i take that back... Habs paid Alzner 4.6 million....

The extra 2 years of Russel's contract make it a dump and negative value.

 

[Sparky93]

Haha. Well, it's not like NHL teams are going to be clamoring to get at him. He's a subpar d-man who is not exactly paid on the cheap.

Can’t believe I’m doing this, but Russell is actually a pretty good bottom pairing defenseman. He’s just way overpaid, that’s all.

 

[Junohockeyfan]

Can’t believe I’m doing this, but Russell is actually a pretty good bottom pairing defenseman. He’s just way overpaid, that’s all.

So he's a good overpaid bottom pairing dman (with another 2 years yet on his contract)?

Where do i sign up??

#EklundLoves Oilerfans

 

[ChaoticOrange]

Russel is a capdump and has negative value. No one pays a 3rd pairing dman 4 million. Well i take that back... Habs paid Alzner 4.6 million....

The extra 2 years of Russel's contract make it a dump and negative value.

Alzner couldn’t skate at this level anymore. Russell is a strong skater.

Nah. Old school GM’s love guys like Russell. I bet if he gets moved we’ll get something of value.

 

[La Bamba]

I hope Russell gets shipped out (need room for Jones & Bear coming up) but LOL at the source

 

[ChaoticOrange]

So he's a good overpaid bottom pairing dman (with another 2 years yet on his contract)?

Where do i sign up??

#EklundLoves Oilerfans

... Sparky is a loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong way from an Oiler fan.

 

[Sparky93]

So he's a good overpaid bottom pairing dman (with another 2 years yet on his contract)?

Where do i sign up??

#EklundLoves Oilerfans

Lol! Yep, pretty much

 

[Junohockeyfan]

Alzner couldn’t skate at this level anymore. Russell is a strong skater.

Nah. Old school GM’s love guys like Russell. I bet if he gets moved we’ll get something of value.

Well, i hope for the Oiler's sake that they find a team to dump him on. They need the cap-space.

That said... i think GMs are now wise to the new NHL where speed and puck-movement is a premium.

 

[member 290103]

Maybe you could squeeze a 5th rounder out of a team that is looking to compete for a playoff spot and has cap space? Beyond that, I can't see him moving unless the Oil take something back with bad value.

Pouliot for Russell?