The New Jersey Devils have glaring holes in their roster, but the biggest need this offseason is clearly defense. Upcoming free agent Kris Russell could help build the team’s depth on the blue line.
Kris Russell is enjoying a very nice playoff run with the Edmonton Oilers. He goes into game seven with the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday night, much further than many expect the Oilers to go this season. Russell has been one of the most underrated signings of the offseason, helping his team finish 8th in goals against this season.
Russell is not a top-pairing defenseman.