Tippet has said Kris Russell will be playing his natural left side.

Manning is brutal and should not be on any NHL team. The Oilers should hold on to him until after opening night making him waiver eligible, and send him to the AHL. Best case scenario, someone picks him up; likely scenario, he sits in the press box in the AHL and withers away from the hockey world.

Jones is a left shot but is comfortable on both sides; he'd be much better to play on the ride side of Kris Russell. OR Joel Persson would be a good option. He'll be a decent second PP quarterback but should play limited defensive zone minutes. He's a good match to play with Russell. Also, if we're not going to play Benning... trade him. Maybe he'll yield a 3rd round pick.