Russell is a weird case because when you watch him, he doesn't look that bad.
He is mobile, plays hard, blocks lots of shots, and never really stands out in a bad way.
You dig deeper though and realize he was chasing the puck all game, had a hard time clearing the zone, doesn't make great break out passes, and isn't big enough to play a strong game in the corners.
He passes the initial smell test, and his determination and heart is something coaches love, but he really struggles at keeping the puck out of his own zone.
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