Kris Russell

Edmonton Oilers, Defensemen
Age: 37-220d (May 02, 1987)
Exp: 15 Years
Country: CA
College: Medicine Hat
Drafted: Round 3 (#67 overall), 2005
INACTIVE

2021-2021 Extension

Kris Russell signed a 1 year , $1,250,000 contract with the Edmonton Oilers, including $1,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,250,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,250,000
Average Salary:
$1,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
BUYOUT CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2021-22 34 $1,250,000 1.53% $1,250,000 $1,250,000
2022-23 35
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Cap
2021-22 34 $1,250,000 $1,250,000 1.53%
2022-23 35
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2021-22 34 $1,250,000 $1,250,000 $1,250,000 $1,250,000 $1,250,000
Source: NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2017-2020 Extension

Kris Russell signed a 4 year , $16,000,000 contract with the Edmonton Oilers, including $3,000,000 signing bonus, $16,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,000,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $16,000,000
Average Salary:
$4,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$3,000,000
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2016-2016

Kris Russell signed a 1 year , $3,100,000 contract with the Edmonton Oilers, including $3,100,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,100,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,100,000
Average Salary:
$3,100,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2014-2015

Kris Russell signed a 2 year , $5,200,000 contract with the Calgary Flames, including $250,000 signing bonus, $5,200,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,600,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $5,200,000
Average Salary:
$2,600,000
Signing Bonus:
$250,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2013-2013

Kris Russell signed a 1 year , $1,500,000 contract with the Calgary Flames, including $1,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,500,000
Average Salary:
$1,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2010-2012

Kris Russell signed a 3 year , $3,900,000 contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets, including $3,900,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,300,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $3,900,000
Average Salary:
$1,300,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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2007-2009 Rookie

Kris Russell signed a 3 year , $2,250,000 contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets, including $2,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $750,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,250,000
Average Salary:
$750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2010 / RFA
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Seasons

15 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$32,060,976

Earnings w/ Different Teams

5 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2007 20
Active
$550,000
$550,000
2008 21
Active
$575,000
$1,125,000
2009 22
Active
$525,000
$1,650,000
2010 23
Active
$1,300,000
$2,950,000
2011 24
Active
$1,300,000
$4,250,000
2012 25
Active
$760,976
$5,010,976
2013 26
Active
$1,500,000
$6,510,976
2014 27
Active
$2,600,000
$9,110,976
2015 28
Active
Retained
$323,118
$2,276,882
$9,434,094
$11,710,976
2016 29
Active
$3,100,000
$14,810,976
2017 30
Active
$5,000,000
$19,810,976
2018 31
Active
$4,500,000
$24,310,976
2019 32
Active
$4,000,000
$28,310,976
2020 33
Active
$2,500,000
$30,810,976
2021 34
Active
$1,250,000
$32,060,976
Total
$32,060,976

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $2,950,000 - - $2,950,000
2 $2,060,976 - - $2,060,976
3 $6,126,882 $250,000 - $6,376,882
1 $323,118 - - $323,118
6 $17,350,000 $3,000,000 - $20,350,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2007
20
$550,000
$550,000
$550,000
2008
21
$575,000
$575,000
$1,125,000
2009
22
$525,000
$525,000
$1,650,000
2010
23
$1,300,000
$1,300,000
$2,950,000
2011
24
$1,300,000
$1,300,000
$4,250,000
2012
25
$760,976
$760,976
$5,010,976
2013
26
$1,500,000
$1,500,000
$6,510,976
2014
27
$2,600,000
$2,600,000
$9,110,976
2015
28
$323,118
$2,026,882
$250,000
$323,118
$2,276,882
$9,434,094
$11,710,976
2016
29
$3,100,000
$3,100,000
$14,810,976
2017
30
$3,000,000
$2,000,000
$5,000,000
$19,810,976
2018
31
$4,500,000
$4,500,000
$24,310,976
2019
32
$4,000,000
$4,000,000
$28,310,976
2020
33
$1,500,000
$1,000,000
$2,500,000
$30,810,976
2021
34
$1,250,000
$1,250,000
$32,060,976
Total
$28,810,976
$3,250,000
$32,060,976

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $2,950,000 - - $2,950,000
2 $2,060,976 - - $2,060,976
3 $6,126,882 $250,000 - $6,376,882
1 $323,118 - - $323,118
6 $17,350,000 $3,000,000 - $20,350,000

Injuries

Year Dates Games Missed Reason
2021-22 EDM Feb 07, 2022 - Mar 17, 2022 0 Undisclosed
2021-22 EDM Dec 11, 2021 - Jan 19, 2022 0 Upper Body
2019-20 EDM Jan 31, 2020 - Feb 29, 2020 0 Concussion
2018-19 EDM Dec 13, 2018 - Jan 06, 2019 0 Undisclosed
2018-19 EDM Oct 03, 2018 - Oct 06, 2018 0 Undisclosed
2016-17 EDM Nov 05, 2016 - Nov 19, 2016 0 Lower Body
  • Oct 21, 2020 Signed a 1 year $1.25 million contract extension with Edmonton (EDM)
  • Jun 23, 2017 Signed a 4 year $16 million contract extension with Edmonton (EDM)
  • Oct 07, 2016 Signed a 1 year $3.1 million contract with Edmonton (EDM)
  • Feb 29, 2016 Traded to Dallas (DAL) from Calgary (CGY) for Jyrki Jokipakka, Brett Pollock and 2016 2nd round pick [If the Stars reach conference finals and Russell plays 50% of the games in the first two rounds, pick turns to a 1st]
  • Mar 02, 2014 Signed a 2 year $5.2 million extension with Calgary (CGY)
  • Jul 05, 2013 Traded to Calgary (CGY) from St Louis (STL) for 2014 5th round pick
  • Jul 05, 2013 Signed a 1 year $1.5 million contract with Calgary (CGY)
  • Jul 02, 2013 Placed on waivers by St. Louis (STL)
  • Nov 11, 2011 Traded to St Louis (STL) from Columbus (CBJ) for Nikita Nikitin
  • Oct 17, 2009 Signed a 3 year $3.9 million contract extension with Columbus
  • Jun 24, 2005 Drafted by Columbus (CBJ): Round 3 (#67 overall)
Year Team GP G A PTS +/- SOG PPG PPA SHG SHA Blk Hit PIM FO Won
2021 EDM 31 2 7 9 7 34 0 0 0 0 68 33 4 0
2020 EDM 35 0 9 9 0 41 0 0 0 0 75 41 8 0
2019 EDM 55 0 9 9 0 45 0 0 0 1 101 71 14 0
2018 EDM 72 3 13 16 5 63 0 0 0 1 185 93 27 0
2017 EDM 78 4 17 21 -7 90 0 2 0 0 223 97 8 0
2016 EDM 68 1 12 13 5 68 0 1 0 0 213 67 23 0
2015 DAL 62 4 15 19 -5 70 2 2 0 0 210 40 10 0
2014 CGY 79 4 30 34 18 111 1 13 0 0 283 61 17 0
2013 CGY 65 7 20 27 -11 106 4 8 0 1 186 41 15 0
2012 STL 32 1 6 7 5 40 0 0 0 0 56 25 7 0
2011 STL 50 5 6 11 9 53 0 0 0 0 69 56 23 0

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TRANSACTIONS

Oct 21, 2020
Signed a 1 year $1.25 million contract extension with Edmonton (EDM)
Jun 23, 2017
Signed a 4 year $16 million contract extension with Edmonton (EDM)
Oct 07, 2016
Signed a 1 year $3.1 million contract with Edmonton (EDM)
Feb 29, 2016
Traded to Dallas (DAL) from Calgary (CGY) for Jyrki Jokipakka, Brett Pollock and 2016 2nd round pick [If the Stars reach conference finals and Russell plays 50% of the games in the first two rounds, pick turns to a 1st]
Mar 02, 2014
Signed a 2 year $5.2 million extension with Calgary (CGY)
Jul 05, 2013
Traded to Calgary (CGY) from St Louis (STL) for 2014 5th round pick
Jul 05, 2013
Signed a 1 year $1.5 million contract with Calgary (CGY)
Jul 02, 2013
Placed on waivers by St. Louis (STL)
Nov 11, 2011
Traded to St Louis (STL) from Columbus (CBJ) for Nikita Nikitin
Oct 17, 2009
Signed a 3 year $3.9 million contract extension with Columbus
Jun 24, 2005
Drafted by Columbus (CBJ): Round 3 (#67 overall)

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