Kris Russell News

Forward Ryan Russell, who made his NHL debut last season and ended up playing 41 games with the Blue Jackets, signed a one-year, two-way contract to return with the club in 2012-13. He'll earn $700,000 at the NHL level and $105,000 in the AHL.

February 14, 2012; Columbus, OH, USA; St. Louis Blues goalie Jaroslav Halak makes a save on a shot from Columbus Blue Jackets center Mark Letestu as St.

Canada fought back today to come from behind and beat Finland in regulation time, 5-3 the final score.A Canada had a good opening five minutes but after that the rest of the first period belonged to Finland as they outshot Canada 15-4.A Canada was really undisciplined particularly in the first period, as they went down 2-0 and gave up a power play ... (more)

But when Evander Kane of the Winnipeg Jets scored in the third period to finally put the Canadians ahead of Finland and send the team of all-NHLers to a 5-3 victory, it also moved them into first place.

Team Canada has an opportunity to claim 1st place in Group H at the World Championships, but they'll have to go through the hosts to do it.

Defenceman Kris Russell of the St. Louis Blues will complete Canada's 23-man roster at the world hockey championship.

The Blues' 2012 season ended in disappointing fashion on Sunday. The Los Angeles Kings swept the Blues and advanced to the Conference finals while the Blues were sent packing.