Kris Russell's uncomfortable offseason is officially over.
The Edmonton Oilers signed the unrestricted free-agent defenseman to a one-year contract, the club announced Friday night.
Russell and the Oilers were reportedly finalizing the $3.1-million agreement earlier Friday.
The 29-year-old ranked second in the NHL with 210 blocked shots last season after leading the league with 283 in 2014-15.
Russell was traded by the Calgary Flames to the Dallas Stars prior to February's deadline. He appeared in 11 regular-season games and 12 playoff contests for the Stars.
The 29-year-old spent parts of three seasons with the Flames following stints with the St. Louis Blues and Columbus Blue Jackets.