Oilers sign Kris Russell to 1-year deal

Kris Russell's uncomfortable offseason is officially over.

The Edmonton Oilers signed the unrestricted free-agent defenseman to a one-year contract, the club announced Friday night.

Russell and the Oilers were reportedly finalizing the $3.1-million agreement earlier Friday.

The 29-year-old ranked second in the NHL with 210 blocked shots last season after leading the league with 283 in 2014-15.

Russell was traded by the Calgary Flames to the Dallas Stars prior to February's deadline. He appeared in 11 regular-season games and 12 playoff contests for the Stars.

The 29-year-old spent parts of three seasons with the Flames following stints with the St. Louis Blues and Columbus Blue Jackets.

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