Oilers sign Kris Russell to 1-year extension
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The Edmonton Oilers inked defenseman Kris Russell to a one-year, $1.25M contract extension through the 2021-22 season, the club announced Wednesday.
The 33-year-old appeared in 55 games with the Oilers last season, recording nine assists and averaging 16:47 of ice time per game.
Russell joined the Oilers ahead of the 2016-17 season. He's skated in 846 career games, tallying 46 goals and 190 assists.
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