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This in from two local TSN radio broadcasters, Paul Almeida and Dustin Nielson, a rumour that free agent d-man Kris Russell and the Edmonton Oilers are kicking the tires on each other.

First from Almeida: “Have it from a very reliable source that Oilers are talking with UFA Defenceman Kris Russell on a short term deal.”

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Then from Nielson: “Oilers reached out to Kris Russell a couple of days ago. Expect the two sides to start talking numbers/term etc as early as tomorrow…Should note that this doesn’t mean a deal gets done for sure…talks happening though. #shortterm.”

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