Patrick Russell RW FA Sun 5/16/21 10:53 PM
Patrick Russell
RW FA
Russell was promoted from the taxi squad Sunday, CapFriendly reports.
EDGE Analysis
Russell has two assists in eight games this season and has appeared in just one of the last 26 games for Edmonton. He should spend most of the postseason as a healthy scratch.
Patrick Russell RW FA Fri 5/7/21 10:51 PM
Patrick Russell
RW FA
Russell was sent to the Oilers' taxi squad Friday, per CapFriendly.
EDGE Analysis
Russell suited up Thursday for the first time since March 13. He has just two assists in eight games this season.
Patrick Russell RW FA Thu 5/6/21 7:03 PM
Patrick Russell
RW FA
Russell was promoted to the active roster under emergency conditions Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Russell hasn't played since March 13, as he's been a regular on the Oilers' taxi squad for most of the season. He has two assists, 13 hits and 10 shots on goal through seven appearances. He's expected to play in a bottom-six role.
Patrick Russell RW FA Wed 3/17/21 7:06 PM
Patrick Russell
RW FA
Russell was designated for the taxi squad Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Russell will come out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Flames. The 28-year-old has produced two assists and 13 hits through seven NHL games.
Patrick Russell RW FA Sat 3/13/21 12:16 AM
Patrick Russell
RW FA
Russell registered an assist, three hits and two shots on goal in Friday's 6-2 win over the Senators.
EDGE Analysis
Russell set up Darnell Nurse for the Oilers' third tally, which stood as the game-winner. The helper was just the second of the year in six appearances for Russell. He's filled in on the third line with Kyle Turris (COVID-19 protocols) out of action. Russell's limited role and lack of offense make him easy to leave on the waiver wire in fantasy.
Patrick Russell RW FA Wed 3/10/21 5:04 PM
Patrick Russell
RW FA
Russell was promoted to the active roster Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Russell is now available for Wednesday's game against the Senators. He's expected to slot into the bottom six, flanking Jujhar Khaira on the opposite side of Devin Shore. The 28-year-old has posted an assist, five shots on net and seven hits over four NHL games this year.
Patrick Russell RW FA Wed 3/3/21 4:15 PM
Patrick Russell
RW FA
Russell was assigned to the taxi squad Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Russell suited up in three of the last four contests, but after getting shut out in back-to-back games, the Oilers are looking to shake things up. Joakim Nygard was promoted from the taxi squad and is expected to play in Wednesday's game versus the Maple Leafs.
Patrick Russell RW FA Tue 2/23/21 4:50 PM
Patrick Russell
RW FA
Russell was promoted to the active roster on an emergency basis Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
The emergency conditions often signal that a player will be inserted into the lineup. The 28-year-old could suit up for his second game of the season in Tuesday's contest versus the Canucks. Russell recorded an assist and a shot on net over 8:48 of ice time in his lone appearance this season.
Patrick Russell RW FA Thu 1/28/21 5:58 PM
Patrick Russell
RW FA
The Oilers loaned Russell to their taxi squad Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Russell has been a healthy scratch for all but one of the Islanders' first eight games of the campaign, so this news doesn't come as a surprise. He'll likely continue to bounce between the taxi squad and the active roster throughout the campaign.
Patrick Russell RW FA Wed 1/27/21 3:10 AM
Patrick Russell
RW FA
Russell notched an assist in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Jets.
EDGE Analysis
Russell earned the primary assist on Adam Larsson's goal in the first period. The 28-year-old Russell also had a hit and a shot on goal. When he's in the lineup, the Dane will likely see fourth-line minutes, which limits his production too much for fantasy managers to notice. Russell had five assists, 64 hits and a minus-11 rating in 45 outings last year.