KRIS
RUSSELL
#6 -
D
Status
Unrestricted free agent
Ht/Wt
5’10’’,
170 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
15
years
Debut
Oct 5, 2007
Born
May 2, 1987
(36 yrs)
Caroline, Alberta
Drafted
Drafted by Columbus in 2005 (3/67).
Drafted from
Medicine Hat (WHL)
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2022-04-04 |
Missed 4 games (covid-19).
|
| 2022-03-28 |
COVID-19, day-to-day.
|
| 2022-03-17 |
Missed 18 games (undisclosed).
|
| 2022-02-07 |
Undisclosed, injured reserve.
|
| 2022-01-19 |
Missed 10 games (upper body injury).
|
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Hockey League | Defenseman of the Year Defenseman of the Year | 2006-07 |
| Canadian Hockey League | Sportsman Player of the Year Sportsman Player of the Year | 2005-06 |
| WHL | Four Broncos Memorial Trophy MVP | 2006-07 |
| WHL | Bill Hunter Trophy Top Defensemen | 2006-07, 2005-06 |
| WHL | Brad Hornung Trophy Most Sportsmanlike Player | 2005-06, 2004-05 |
| WHL | East First All-Star Team East First All-Star Team | 2006-07, 2005-06 |
| WHL | East Second All-Star Team East Second All-Star Team | 2004-05 |
Scouting Report
Has not seen an opposing shot he would not try to get in the way of; blocking shots is his best attribute, and he does it despite being one of the NHL's smaller defensemen. He skates well and moves the puck adequately, but his willingness to sacrifice his body comes at the price of missing time with injuries, something that happens more often now that he is well into his 30s.
Long Range Potential: Veteran shot-blocking defenseman (when healthy).
