03-31-2015, 08:03 AM
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Some kinda newsbreaker!
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Russell nominated for Masterton Trophy as he closes on NHL shot blocking record
http://www.calgarysun.com/2015/03/31...hapter-of-phwa
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Russell’s willingness to step in front of screaming slappers is a big part of the reason the 27-year-old has been nominated for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy by Calgary’s chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers Association (PHWA).
The annual award salutes the NHLer who ‘best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey.’
“It’s an honour to get recognized for something like that,” Russell said.
“It’s pretty special.”
It’s somewhat fitting Russell’s nomination for the Masterton Trophy is being announced as the Flames head to St. Louis, where he spent parts of two seasons with the Blues.
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03-31-2015, 08:08 AM
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Good to see the nomination for Kris - would be even better if he wins.
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03-31-2015, 08:11 AM
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It would be awesome if he wins
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03-31-2015, 08:15 AM
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Will fit nicely on a shelf beside the Calder and Jack Adams trophies...
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03-31-2015, 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by JonDuke
Will fit nicely on a shelf beside the Calder and Jack Adams trophies...
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Plus one more really big shiny one...
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03-31-2015, 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by EldrickOnIce
Plus one more really big shiny one...
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No one really cares about the Lady Byng.
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03-31-2015, 08:44 AM
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In the Sin Bin
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I doubt "blocks a lot of shots" will come close to winning the Masterton, but a huge honour for Russell to be nominated by the local PHWA chapter.
Ferland also would have been a deserving candidate.
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03-31-2015, 08:50 AM
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Who is most likely to win this year. Kris Letang maybe? Dubnyk?
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03-31-2015, 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Resolute 14
I doubt "blocks a lot of shots" will come close to winning the Masterton, but a huge honour for Russell to be nominated by the local PHWA chapter.
Ferland also would have been a deserving candidate.
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I thought of Ferland too, but I think his story will still get a nomination down the road if he plays close to a full season, or a few, and establishes himself as an NHLer.
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03-31-2015, 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by codynw
Who is most likely to win this year. Kris Letang maybe? Dubnyk?
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My vote would be to Letang.
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03-31-2015, 08:55 AM
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Good for Russ, he deserves it.
It's crazy to think of the number of Flames who might take home trophies (or at least get nominations) this season.
Gaudreau - Calder, Bing?
Russell - Masterton
Hartley - Adams
Gio - Norris (if he wasn't injured)
Hudler - Art Ross (  if he goes on a massive tear....)
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03-31-2015, 08:55 AM
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Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer
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Blockey Hockey > Corsi
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03-31-2015, 08:57 AM
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Blockey Hockey > Corsi
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I wish I could never hear Corsi ever again.
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03-31-2015, 09:02 AM
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I don't think he'll win, because the voters tend to ignore the description and go for "came back from big injury". But it's a fitting nomination all the same.
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03-31-2015, 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by troutman
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No way. Up until the empty netter that third period was pretty painful to watch. Give me a good possession team over that any day.
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03-31-2015, 09:04 AM
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Formerly FlamesFaninChina
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JonDuke
Will fit nicely on a shelf beside the Calder and Jack Adams trophies...
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And Art Ross Trophy
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03-31-2015, 09:07 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
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Caroline in the house!!!!
My kids love playing out at that old barn. They proudly display a photo of Kris above the door to get to the changingrooms.
Some friends of ours know the family really well and have nothing but great things to say.
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03-31-2015, 09:21 AM
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Powerplay Quarterback
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There's no other way to prove dedication to hockey than to block 15 shots without any goaltenders protection
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03-31-2015, 09:28 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: North Vancouver
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Very well deserved! The advanced stats guys are probably losing their minds, haha. I love it.
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03-31-2015, 09:41 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Edmonton,AB
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how close is he to breaking the record he must have had quite a few against dallas
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