EDMONTON, AB - The Oilers have loaned forward Patrick Russell to Rungsted Seier Capital of Denmark's Metal Ligaen for the beginning of the 2020-21 season.
The 27-year-old winger, who signed a one-year contract extension on Aug. 31, recorded five assists in 45 games during the 2019-20 season and has played 51 total NHL games so far in his career.
The native of Holte, Denmark had a breakout season in the American Hockey League in 2018-19, scoring 18 goals and 22 assists in 51 games as a member of the Bakersfield Condors.
RELEASE: Oilers loan Russell to Rungsted Seier Capital
Forward will start the 2020-21 season in Denmark's national hockey league Metal Ligaen
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