Say what you will about Kris Russell's partial 2015-16 season as a Dallas Star, it was certainly never boring.
After months of trade speculation Russell was finally dealt on February 29th, the day of the trade deadline, from the Calgary Flames to the Stars. The hefty return going back to Calgary of young defenseman Jyrki Jokipakka, forward prospect Brett Pollock and a conditional pick (now officially a 2nd rounder, 55th overall) garnered much criticism and heavy debate because of Russell's poor possession numbers during his time with the Flames.