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Originally Posted by StrykerSteve
Advanced stats folk would argue he is getting blocks because his team never has the puck when he is on the ice, so it shouldn't be looked at as a positive. Personally, I feel that's a ridiculous way to view it, but to each his/her own.
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I was taking a shot at a poster here that sees it that way.
Outside of Gio, I honestly don't think we have a single player that has had a bigger impact this year. Stopping scoring chances is as important as creating them. And Russell has been a total stud.