Poll Question: Do you think Kris Russell is, “defying his analytics critics?”

On December 6th, Sportsnet commentator Mark Spector penned a piece entitled, “How Kris Russell is defying his analytics critics.” It was a mildly controversial signing for Oiler GM Perter Chiarelli over the summer given Russell’s struggles to win over the advanced-stats community. However, most fans seemed okay with the signing since the contract was only for one season and had no long term salary cap im
plications. That was before last week when the Oilers’ GM indicated he would be open to signing the rearguard to an extension. Advanced statistics are important for a growing number of fans while they can cause others to want to pop their eyeballs out with a spoon. There doesn’t appear to be a happy middle ground.

What do you think? Your answer will be revealed with your response to today’s poll question:

HELP THE FIGHT AGAINST MS!:

As many of you know, next month our annual charity event will take place as we come together to fight against MS. That said, we are getting a head start this year and auctioning off a great item just in time for the holiday season! Up until the afternoon of December 23rd, you can bid on a Hatchimal! The form to submit your bid, along with the current highest bid, is here!

Thanks to those that bid and to those that will be at the event in January. It truly means a lot to all of us here at The Oilers Rig.