The replacement level defender has not signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Instead he joins the Edmonton Oilers in a fitting situation.
Amusingly enough, the Oilers also traded former first overall pick Nail Yakupov for a Tim Hortons gift card and a 50% off coupon for Sportchek.
Why is this important for the Maple Leafs? Well, the Yakupov deal isn’t, but it’s still worthwhile pointing out Edmonton’s blunders.
The Russell deal, though, is very important. They’ve been connected to him since July 1st and no matter how many times someone says the fit doesn’t make sense, the rumors still come.