Everyday I'm Russellin'

b26photography: Kris Russell during warm ups of Game 2 of the...

Thu, 09 May 2013 23:20:46 -0400

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Kris Russell during warm ups of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs Blues vs Kings (5-8-13)

b26photography: Kris Russell during warm ups of Game 2 of the...

Mon, 06 May 2013 18:33:45 -0400

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Kris Russell during warm ups of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs Blues vs Kings (5-2-13)

b26photography: Kris Russell during warm ups of Game 2 of the...

Mon, 06 May 2013 01:34:31 -0400

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Kris Russell during warm ups of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs Blues vs Kings (5-2-13)

b26photography: Kris Russell during warm ups of Game 2 of the...

Sun, 05 May 2013 23:49:33 -0400

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Kris Russell during warm ups of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs Blues vs Kings (5-2-13)

"Elliott did find it amuzing the fans chanting his name, in a way to will his way back to the..."

Fri, 03 May 2013 23:49:34 -0400

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Elliott did find it amuzing the fans chanting his name, in a way to will his way back to the goal.

“It was kind of funny,” Elliott said. “It was almost like a movie. I wanted to tell them, ‘Give me some time, hold on here.’ I was talking about it with Russ (Kris Russell). He said it was pretty cool. When you know you have the rink behind you, it feels pretty good.”

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- In the Slot - Lou Lorac (via fyeahbrianelliott)

victoriouspages: 4_25_13

Fri, 03 May 2013 20:48:29 -0400

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4_25_13

thephotographictwin: HAPPY BIRTHDAY KRIS AND RYAN RUSSELL!!

Thu, 02 May 2013 01:49:30 -0400

thephotographictwin:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KRIS AND RYAN RUSSELL!!

b26photography: Kris Russell during warm ups of Game 1 Blues vs...

Thu, 02 May 2013 01:45:33 -0400

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Kris Russell during warm ups of Game 1 Blues vs Kings (4-30-13)

Blues defenseman Kris Russell (4) tries to block a shot by...

Thu, 02 May 2013 00:14:54 -0400

Blues defenseman Kris Russell (4) tries to block a shot by Chicago forward Jimmy Hayes (39) in second period action during a game between the St. Louis Blues and the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday, April 27, 2013, at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis. Also defending on the play are Blues goaltender Brian Elliott and forward Adam Cracknell (79). Photo by Chris Lee

b26photography: Kris Russell during warm ups of Blues vs...

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:22:17 -0400

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Kris Russell during warm ups of Blues vs Blackhawks (4-27-13)

b26photography: Kris Russell from warm ups of Blues vs...

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:47:30 -0400

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Kris Russell from warm ups of Blues vs Blackhawks (4-27-13)

b26photography: Kris Russell during warm ups of Blues vs Flames...

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 18:20:25 -0400

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Kris Russell during warm ups of Blues vs Flames (4-25-13)

Michael Cammalleri vs Kris Russell Apr 25, 2013

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 17:02:41 -0400

Michael Cammalleri vs Kris Russell Apr 25, 2013

(4-27-13) Blackhawks-Blues Gameday Lineup

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:33:23 -0400

Kris Russell will once again be in the lineup tonight, as Barret Jackman(foot/ankle) will take another game off to rest up before the playoffs.

Jackman has skated the past two days but feels like a couple extra days wouldn’t hurt despite the game meaning so much for the Blues.

”I’d be on the ice if it were playoffs,” Jackman said. “Better to take one more day of rest and be ready for Tuesday-Wednesday.

“It kills me to be in the stands, but that’s the way it goes. You get bumps and bruises, you get injuries. Sometimes it’s better to just sit out. There’s more than capable guys in the lineup.”

Russell, who played on defense for the first time since April 1 in Thursday’s 4-1 win over Calgary, drew rave reviews from Hitchcock.

“He played very well,” Hitchcock said. “Last half of the game was excellent. He played really well. Obviously he’s a top six defenseman that happened to get in the seven-hole because of the depth that we have, which is not good for him and good for the organization and good for the team because we’ve got a guy that we can just plunk in there with no problem in any situation.”

Also, T.J. Oshie (ankle) could have been available tonight if needed, but Hitchcock said both he and Jackman need to be ready for the postseason.

“(Jackman) could play tonight. We’re not taking any risk there. Oshie could play tonight. We’re not taking any risk there,” Hitchcock said. “We’ll wait until the first possible playoff game and then go from there.”

The big question for the Blues will be who comes out when Oshie’s available. Hitchcock likes the notion of adding No. 74.

“He’s a big add,” Hitchcock said. “That’s a big add for us. He carries the conscience of the team, he’s kind of a three-zone player, can play up and down your lineup and be very effective. He’s great on the power play. I think we’ll use him in every situation, but that’s a heck of a player add at this time of the year. We’re really looking forward to that to be honest with you. We’ve missed him. We’ve won, but he’s been a guy that plays the game the right wat and he adds a lot to our team. We’re really excited by that.”

ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 25: Andy McDonald #10 of the St. Louis...

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 15:29:27 -0400

ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 25: Andy McDonald #10 of the St. Louis Blues celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal in an NHL game against the Calgary Flames on April 25, 2013 at Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Mark Buckner/NHLI via Getty Images)

ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 27: Jaden Schwartz #9 of the St. Louis...

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 15:15:03 -0400

ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 27: Jaden Schwartz #9 of the St. Louis Blues is congratulated on his goal by David Backes #42 and Kris Russell #4 in an NHL game against the Chicago Blackhawks on April 27, 2013 at Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Mark Buckner/NHLI via Getty Images)

victoriouspages: Kris Russell fight (there were fighting majors...

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 15:13:38 -0400

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Kris Russell fight
(there were fighting majors issued but I’m pretty sure it was mostly clothing removal)
4_25_13

b26photography: Kris Russell from warm ups of Blues vs...

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:48:55 -0400

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Kris Russell from warm ups of Blues vs Avalanche (4-23-13)

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Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:17:16 -0400

I’ve been so busy, but Kris Russell will be in tonights line up for the Blues. He’ll once again be...

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:26:15 -0400

I’ve been so busy, but Kris Russell will be in tonights line up for the Blues. He’ll once again be paired with Roman Polak.