RELEASE: Russell placed on LTIR; Benson assigned to AHL

The Edmonton Oilers have assigned forward Tyler Benson to Bakersfield (AHL) and placed Kris Russell on LTIR

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The Edmonton Oilers have assigned forward Tyler Benson to Bakersfield (AHL). The Oilers also assigned and recalled defenceman William Lagesson to and from Bakersfield (AHL) in order to make him eligible for the remainder of the AHL season. Also, Oilers defenceman Kris Russell has been placed on Long Term Injured Reserve (LTIR).

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