Rumor: Panthers interested in Russell?

[Strachan23]

@hfialkov
Panthers are showing interest in FA D Kris Russell acc to source #FlaPanthers

Harvey has been right about these things before, but it is still Harvey afterall.

Just don't know who would be out if this happened, either Matheson or Petrovic. With how Matheson played toward the end of the season and in the playoffs it's hard to imagine him in the AHL again this year. Same goes with Petrovic, especially after management claimed he's part of the teams future and they want him around.

Also wondering how FL would fit Russell under the cap, if he does want the money he has been claimed of asking for..

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[FLYLine27*]

FLA's D is set...they don't need him

 

[SLAPSHOT723]

FLA's D is set...they don't need him

I thought they could still use one more LHD, is that not true? They lost Campbell and Kulikov and only brought in Yandle.

 

[Man Bear Pig]

Someone other than Toronto please sign this guy already.

 

[PatrikOverAuston]

I mean, I can see how he might fit:

Yandle-Ekblad
Russell-Demers
Matheson-Petrovic/Pysyk
Kindl

+ McCoshen, Downing and Kampfer

However, that's mighty expensive and one of Pysyk or Petrovic would have to go for straight futures.

 

[Satan]

Russell and Demers paired together- an utter disaster

 

[TheOllieC]

Florida needs to chill

 

[Panthers Rock]

Seems very unlikely, and I've seen other posters claim this rumor was debunked before.

Plus the Panthers only have $3,716,668 in cap space, according to general fanager (http://www.generalfanager.com/teams/florida-panthers) so I wouldn't put much stock into it, as they still have to re-sign Logan Shaw and Jonathan Racine.

Although, general fanager also states the Panthers have a bonus overage of $1,420,000 I still can't see them signing this guy. Pretty sure the Cats are set at D right now.

 

[ManofSteel55]

Unless they are getting him on a sweetheart deal to be a 6/7 guy, I don't like the fit personally. He's a good shot blocker, but when he is on the ice, that particular skill is needed more than when he is not. That's telling in itself.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

ahhhh why not??haha... they seem to be on a roll this offseason so may as well keep it up haha... im assuming they aren't quite sold on Matheson being a top 4 guy YET if they do this

im not a fan of Russell and ive heard rumors what hes demanding, but maybe he has lowered his demands significantly?

 

[Jumptheshark]

just adding the proper tweet

 

[Strachan23]

just adding the proper tweet

Thanks, could never figure out how to embed the tweets.

 

[Skobel24]

"Showing interest".

Why not? It's possible they think Russell isn't getting the offers he wants. Offer him less, with the enticement of not having it taxed. His advanced stats aren't great, but he's still a good #4 dman who can kill penalties, and he's effective on the powerplay.

 

[JaegerDice]

That would pretty much kill the whole 'Florida is going all in on analytics' story.

Kris Russell is a possession black hole.

I guess if you could get him as a 5/6 at under 2 you could take your chances but...

 

[DonskoiDonscored]

If it's like all of Florida's other deals I'm guessing 3.6M x 7 years.

 

[edguy]

Panthers need to watch their cap.. they do need to sign Huby next year too and he's going to command big money.

I just dont see the fit. Unless its a 1 year deal for 3.5.. when he's rumored to want 5x5 or something like that

 

[allan5oh]

All their good moves this summer could be undone with one signing.

 

[Canada4Gold]

Good. Please sign him so Toronto doesn't

 

[WannabeFinn]

Florida no don't do it

 

[BHD]

Russell is the last player the Panthers should sign. He's mediocre, and doesn't bring anything that is missing from their lineup.

 

[Canada4Gold]

Seems very unlikely, and I've seen other posters claim this rumor was debunked before.

Plus the Panthers only have $3,716,668 in cap space, according to general fanager (http://www.generalfanager.com/teams/florida-panthers) so I wouldn't put much stock into it, as they still have to re-sign Logan Shaw and Jonathan Racine.

Although, general fanager also states the Panthers have a bonus overage of $1,420,000 I still can't see them signing this guy. Pretty sure the Cats are set at D right now.

Not 100% sure what you think this is but the way you worded it sounds like you think that allows them to go over the cap by that much.

That bonus overage is a carried over penalty from last year where you went over the cap due to performance bonuses(probably from Ekblad). Essentially dead cap space that's already used in the calculation of the 3+ million in cap space you have.

 

[JJTT]

FLA's D is set...they don't need him

Not really. Only Yandle, Matheson, Kindl and McCoshen as LHD's

 

[Bouma Fett*]

It would be insurance assuming either he or another D gets claimed in expansion from the Panthers I suppose

 

[WesMcCauley]

FLA's D is set...they don't need him

Well at the right price and term, alot of teams would and should be interested.

 

[lifeisruff]

Weird, They sign Yandle, trade Kuikov for Pysyk, trade Gubrandson and now they want Kris Russell?