2024 Stats
G
0
A
0
PP Pts
0
+/-
0
PIM
0
2025 Projections

Rare two-point effort
Russell scored an empty-net goal, added an assist, levied four hits and blocked five shots in Friday's 6-3 win over the Avalanche.
ANALYSIS
Russell's last multi-point effort was a two-assist game versus the Flames on March 6, 2021. The veteran defenseman is rarely a big contributor on offense, but he played a noticeable part in this contest, and he absorbed extra ice time after Darnell Nurse (lower body) left the game. Russell is at nine points, 31 shots on net, 64 blocked shots, 29 hits and a plus-9 rating through 28 outings, matching his point total from each of the last two seasons.
Russell's last multi-point effort was a two-assist game versus the Flames on March 6, 2021. The veteran defenseman is rarely a big contributor on offense, but he played a noticeable part in this contest, and he absorbed extra ice time after Darnell Nurse (lower body) left the game. Russell is at nine points, 31 shots on net, 64 blocked shots, 29 hits and a plus-9 rating through 28 outings, matching his point total from each of the last two seasons.
NHL Stats
Loading Skater Stats...
2024 NHL Game Log
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
Russell was limited to only nine assists in 55 games in 2019-20, although he added a solid 101 blocked shots and 71 hits. At 33 years old, Russell isn't likely to experience much of a resurgence offensively. He's topped out at 21 points over the last five seasons, and he's usually a lock to miss some time to injuries as well. Russell should, however, be able to maintain a spot in the lineup on the third pairing unless Philip Broberg or Evan Bouchard takes a significant leap forward in their development. Russell shouldn't be expected to produce more than 15 points in 2020-21, and it's unlikely his lofty blocked shot totals will make up for his lack of offense.
More Fantasy News

Posts helper in win
Russell notched an assist in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Stars.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.

First goal in three years
Russell scored the game-winning goal Saturday in a 4-0 win over Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.

Clear from virus protocols
Russell has cleared the COVID-19 protocols but is unlikely to play Tuesday versus the Sharks, Bob Stauffer of the Oilers Radio Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.

Enters COVID-19 protocols
Russell has entered the league's COVID-19 protocols and will not play Monday against the Coyotes.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.

Dealing with undisclosed injury
Russell suffered an undisclosed injury that will sideline him versus Arizona on Monday, Jason Gregor of OilersNation.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Latest Fantasy Rumors

Closing in on extension
According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, Russell is close to signing a one-year extension with the Oilers.
ANALYSIS
Russell is already under contract at a $4 million cap hit for the 2020-21 campaign, but Edmonton is evidently hoping to get the 33-year-old blueliner locked up for another year sooner rather than later. Russell will continue to be a solid bottom-four option for the Oilers over the next two seasons, but his lack of offensive upside will keep him off the fantasy radar.
Russell is already under contract at a $4 million cap hit for the 2020-21 campaign, but Edmonton is evidently hoping to get the 33-year-old blueliner locked up for another year sooner rather than later. Russell will continue to be a solid bottom-four option for the Oilers over the next two seasons, but his lack of offensive upside will keep him off the fantasy radar.