The Oilers did not announce what is ailing Russell, who missed the final game before the All-Star break. William Lagesson replaced him in the lineup last Wednesday, was recalled from the AHL in a corresponding move.
Russell will play for the first time since December 9th and re-enters the lineup with just two assists in 14 games this season. He'll be back on the third pairing and in a penalty-killing role.
Russell suffered an upper-body injury vs. the Bruins on Thursday and landed on IR on Friday. Philip Broberg was recalled from Bakersfield (AHL) as a corresponding move.
Russell has been scratched for the last three games but will replace Slater Koekkoek on the third pairing on Wednesday. He has one assist in two games this season.
Russell has played in four straight games but will sit Friday vs. the Senators. Caleb Jones will draw in to replace him on the third pairing.
Russell has been in the lineup for six straight games but is expected to be replaced by Evan Bouchard on Monday. Russell has just three assists in 15 games this season.
After playing 55 of the Oilers 71 games a season ago, Russell will sit out the season opener as a health scratch. This offseason the Oilers brought in Slater Koekkoek and he will skate with Tyson Barrie on Wednesday.
Russell left Monday's game in Nashville late in the third period and will be a game-timed decision tonight in Dallas. William Lagesson will replace Russell if he can't play.
Russell has been sidelined by a concussion since January 29th and without an imminent return, he was moved to LTIR to provide some salary-cap relief for their deadline moves. With both Russell and Oscar Klefbom out right now, GM Ken Holland went out and acquired Mike Green from the Red Wings on Sunday night.
Russell suffered an injury mid-way through Wednesday's game vs. the Flames and will miss at least one week in concussion protocol. William Lagesson was recalled from Bakersfield (AHL) to take Russell's place but Caleb Jones will likely replace him in the lineup on Friday.
Russell missed Sunday's game in Vancouver to be with his wife for the birth of their child. He'll be back on the third pair next to Joel Persson on Wednesday and comes in with just four assists but is averaging 0.86 shots, 1.93 blocked shots and 1.1 hits per game this season.
Russell will not play in Vancouver because he is with his wife for the birth of their second child. Matt Benning will play for the first time since November 19th to replace Russell.
Russell has missed the last five games but appears set to return to the Oilers lineup in one of the next two games. Russell was back on the ice for Thursday’s practice and will likely replace Chris Wideman when he is healthy.
Russell suffered an undisclosed injury in Colorado on Tuesday and was placed on IR this afternoon. The Oilers are without two of their top-6 defenseman, with Russell joining Oscar Klefbom (hand) on the injured list.
