In his debut season in the AHL, Robbie Russo posted a league-leading +40 +/- rating and lead the Grand Rapids Griffins’ defensemen in scoring with 39 points.
Russo, a 23-year old native of Westmont, Illinois, was signed by the Detroit Red Wings to a two-year entry level contract prior to the 2015-2016 season, and has certainly become one of the most intriguing blue-liners to watch out for in the Red Wings’ Top 25 Under 25 this year.
Vitals
Position: Defense
Shoots: Right
Born: February 15, 1993
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 195 lbs
The right-handed defenseman and former New York Islanders 4th-round pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft seems to have been a steal for Kenny Holland and crew after the Islanders lost Russo’s rights due to four years of NCAA play.