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Originally Posted by GreenLantern2814
Why do people think Hartley has some love affair with Russell because he plays him top 4? If he had better defensemen, he would play them.
Russell is pretty clearly the 4th best D on this team. I don't think that's arguable in any way. So he plays top 4 minutes.
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He plays 3 more minutes per game than Hamilton.
He has more even strength time on ice than Giordano.
http://www.hockey-reference.com/team...l#stats_toi::6