Proposal: Kris Russell to LA
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I think people are overlooking the fact that he would only be paid 1.5M.
If Russels cap was 1.5M we wouldnt even be talking about trading him.
Guys a great 3rd pairing defenceman that plays hard, blocks shots and coaches love him. Hes a serviceable defenceman a team can use while they let their prospects develop in the minors.
If Russels cap was 1.5M we wouldnt even be talking about trading him.
Guys a great 3rd pairing defenceman that plays hard, blocks shots and coaches love him. Hes a serviceable defenceman a team can use while they let their prospects develop in the minors.
lol and why exactly do we want to help out the Oilers for free?
Ad a 2nd rounder and we talk. If not talk is over instantly
Ad a 2nd rounder and we talk. If not talk is over instantly
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To LA: Russell, Edmonton 1st 2020
To EDM: VGK 2nd 2020
Kings have absolutely zero reason to help out Edmonton for free.
To EDM: VGK 2nd 2020
Kings have absolutely zero reason to help out Edmonton for free.
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The Moose is Loose
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Idk maybe it costs the Oilers a late round pick. He is an impending UFA who is still a solid #5 probably higher on weaker teams and only costs 1.5 million dollars in cash. He wouldnt be expensive to find a taker.
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Thats absurd.
The Oilers can just keep him or find another team thats interested. It wouldnt be expensive to offload a player with Russell's slightly overpaid soon to be UFA deal
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Only 11 teams finished the season with $2.5 million or more in cap space this season (that is the difference between actual dollars and cap hit). There are very few teams that less actual dollars is helpful for most team cap hit is the bigger issue. Of those 11 teams, the Wild, Islanders, Rangers, Colorado and CBJ all have far better defenses and have zero need for Russell. Of the 6 remaining teams Ducks, LA and Ottawa are rebuilding and would benefit more from giving their young guys ice time. That leaves the Jets, Canadians and Devils as the only teams in the league with the additional cap space and the roster space to bring in a player like Russell. I also do not think Russell is the kind of player a team "clears out cap" in order to bring in.
SFKingshomer
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Well you have to give to get something.
We don't free cap space for free.
I am sure another team would be a better fit
Because of Marleau most of HF seems to think any contract over a couple million will require at least a first round pick to move.
I don't think he'd be as hard to move as some here think he will be. I also think he's still a very serviceable bottom pairing defenseman capable of filling in when injuries hit, unlike some here.
That said I'd also be perfectly happy with Edmonton holding onto him for one more year or trying to flip him at the deadline for whatever. Nobody's interested in a solid 5/6 guy owed 1.5 mil for one year for a 5th or 6th without a 1st rounder attached to him? That's fine too.
I don't think he'd be as hard to move as some here think he will be. I also think he's still a very serviceable bottom pairing defenseman capable of filling in when injuries hit, unlike some here.
That said I'd also be perfectly happy with Edmonton holding onto him for one more year or trying to flip him at the deadline for whatever. Nobody's interested in a solid 5/6 guy owed 1.5 mil for one year for a 5th or 6th without a 1st rounder attached to him? That's fine too.
Can't say that is a reasonable ask. We aren't talking Lucic or Neal here. Russell is UFA and the end of next year and is only paid $1.5 Million in real dollars. I am betting Holland can find him a home.
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I agree. There are teams weaker defensively than the Kings that could use a guy like Russell.
I think he goes to Detroit or Ottawa as a 1 year stop gap and the Oilers pay a 4th or something like that and get an AHL/ECHL warm body in return.
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One year of Marleau at $6.25 million cost the Leafs a first, so this is actually a discount. Cap space is cap space. You can try to sell me garbage, but that doesn’t mean I have to buy it. If Russell’s cap hit was $1.5 million instead of $4 million, you’re right, it would be a different story (and the Kings still wouldn’t be interested). But cap space is likely the most valuable asset this offseason and teams aren’t going to be jumping at the opportunity to take on bad contracts for no reason.
If Edmonton wants some cap space to improve their team, they’re going to have to pay for it.
You are looking at that from the usefull point of view.
But Lot's a of manager's especially in the West are more happy with Russel on Edmonton's team than having a 4th rounder.
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At the deadline, I think that's likely. Really no reason for EDM to dump him right now, is there?
But in this current offseason with cap and revenue at a premium, there's not much of a market for Russell. You're asking a team to give a good value pick for a bottom pairing veteran d-man with a pretty beefy cap-to-role at the worst time. I guess someone could be desperate, but wish in one hand and...
Marleau is not comparable at all, he had a full NMC and would only accept a trade to a team that would buy him out. Dubas screwed the Leafs it was either give up the 1st to dump Marleau or not be able to sign Matthews/Marner.
