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What can Brown do for you?
by Forechecker on 01/05/09 at 05:14 PM ET
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Dustin Brown of the Los Angeles Kings is starting to pull away from the field in the latest NHL Penalty Plus/Minus update, pushing his total this week to +27. Calgary’s Jarome Iginla and Brown’s teammate Patrick O’Sullivan trail at +19. If you’re looking to back up that “Iginla for the Lady Byng” argument, you could point out that despite drawing 26 fouls from opposing players, Iginla has only taken 7 penalties himself, keeping his cool while taking shots from opponents. That sure sounds like “the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability”, which are the criteria for the annual award.
For the complete listing, consult the Google Spreadsheet herein…
Data updated each Monday during the season
Click here to go to the Google Doc
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