Kris Russell to Toronto

it makes sense, but I feel like russell is nearly worth his 4m contract nowadays. Despite that, I don't think toronto will want his salary, considering they can get a better d man for cheaper.

Well opinion is subjective and my opinion is that Russell is not a top 4 on most teams. He's overpaid for what he does and the thing he does do very well is something the NHL is moving away from for dmen. Blocking shots is always admirable and may stop some pucks from going into the net but needing to do it too often is usually a sign that that dman is in his own zone too often.

Not saying they couldn't use him. He could help them but if the price is Johnsson and they have to pay Russell 4M a year for another 3 years, IMHO, I'd decline and look for a different solution. This helps Edm by clearing some much needed cap space than it does bolster the Leafs blue line.

Russell is not and has never been a top 4 defenceman. He's been a bottom 4 defenceman at best and more likely a bottom pair guy or even a 6/7 guy. No chance you get Johnsson for him.

he's just saying that to tell himself that the contract isnt that bad. he probably thinks deon phaneuf is good

Never said the contract is good. You will never win a cup with Matthews as you will never be able to afford a decent defense!! Have fun celebrating 60 years with no cup in 2027 when Matthews leaves as a UFA