We should keep him, him and Brodie working together and practicing together is important for the entire team. Russell has a deep knowledge of hockey and the more advanced strategies. He uses intelligence to win battles and make an impact, that kind of thing will wear off on teammates.
I hope he stays here for a long time. He's a perfect 2nd or 3rd pairing guy, we gave him a chance when few believed and he really excelled here. Hopefully he remembers that, ideally he sticks around for 3 or 4 years at a reasonable price while the young guys develop. If he's gone our 2nd pairing instantly gets much much worse.
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