Sure it brought attention to the station, good or bad. Doesn't matter. What does matter is that Loubo sounded like an absolute child.
Wanting to argue but not really being able to convey his point without rambling like an emotionally unstable, stubborn kid who resorts to throwing a tantrum when not getting what they want.
I get he was trying to say that Russell brings those intangibles that aren't tracked such as Heart, Soul, and willingness to sacrifice his body.
What he absolutely refused to acknowledge is that numbers don't lie. That's all Pat was trying to say.
Russell is the shot blocking leader but is guilty by always trying to block shots, he often get caught flat footed and a patient forward can walk you when he knows you'll bite on the fake shot. He also lacks the ability to keep bigger forwards to the outside.
Loubo says he would take Russell on his team "anyday".
My question to Loubo is this, Peter, do you take Russell at 5+ mil for 5+ years potentially handcuffing you on re-signing a franchise forward?
Would he spend 5.5m on Russell " anyday" when it appears you may have a gem in Nakladal who maybe able to eat some top 4 minutes at a fraction of the cost?
Or is he willing to sacrifice finding a franchise goalie and being able to lock him up because he has a borderline 4/5 dman that he absolutely had to have on his team.
Give me a break Pete. You sounded like a child throwing a tantrum.
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