Ryan Russell News

COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have added center Ryan Russell to the roster on emergency recall from the Springfield Falcons, Columbus’ American Hockey League affiliate, club Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Scott Howson announced January 6.

Russel is expected to make his NHL debut this weekend.

COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have assigned forward Ryan Russell to the Springfield Falcons, Columbus’ American Hockey League affiliate, Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Scott Howson announced October 4.

No immediate fantasy hockey value while in the AHL.

Winger Ryan Russell remains on the roster, but that's mostly a formality. Russell, nursing a bruised foot after blocking a shot last week, could be healthy before the roster has to be set on Wednesday. If he is, he'll go on waivers with the purpose of joining Springfield. If he isn't healthy, he'll go on IR.

Russell, the brother of defenseman Kris, will not make the team but could land on IR if his injury is long term.

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