Oilers re-sign Russell to 4-year extension

The Edmonton Oilers have locked up defenseman Kris Russell, re-signing the veteran blue-liner to a four-year extension, the team announced Friday.

The deal is worth $16 million, meaning Russell will carry a $4-million cap hit, according to TSN's Pierre LeBrun.

Russell, 31, originally joined the Oilers as a free agent last October. He appeared in 68 games in 2016-17, recording one goal and 12 assists.

The signing comes one day after Edmonton traded forward Jordan Eberle to the New York Islanders in exchange for forward Ryan Strome.