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Originally Posted by SeanCharles
I found this article about how much Hitchcock liked Russell:
“I’m not one of these guys who falls in love with points with younger players,” Hitchcock said. “One thing about defensemen is anybody who has any upside offensively doesn’t realize that until later in their careers where everything calms down – I’m talking 27 and above.”
He's 26 right now......
I've followed him for years because he always reminded me of Brodie and I always wanted us to aquire him.
http://www.thehockeynews.com/article...s-Russell.html |
26 year old Russell reminds you of 23 year old Brodie? and you've been following him for years? Doesn't make a lot of sense considering Brodie is still a young pup in the league.