Report: UFA Russell in serious talks with 8 teams

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Remember Kris Russell?

The defenseman remains an unrestricted free agent as training camps draw closer, but that shouldn't be the case for long.

Russell's camp is in "serious discussions with eight teams and is expected to sign before camp," according to TSN's Darren Dreger.

A month ago, it was reported that he was waiting for teams to clear cap space in order to get a deal done.

The 29-year-old had four goals and 11 assists in 62 games last season with the Calgary Flames and Dallas Stars, adding four assists in 12 playoff games.