Cam Russell’s name doesn’t necessarily standout among the blue-liners who skated for the Chicago Blackhawks during the 1990s. When teammates include players like Chris Chelios, Steve Smith and Gary Suter, a player like Russell is going to get overshadowed.
But Russell was on the Blackhawks for a decade, appearing in 361 games with the Blackhawks between 1989 and 1998. That number is higher than Suter’s 301 games and Smith’s 317 games, although he was still well shy of Chelios’ mark of 664.
A third-round pick (50th overall) of Chicago in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft, Russell was a massive defenseman at 6-foot-4, 200 pounds.