Hits are also counted differently from building to building and are thus completely unreliable. There's also no clear definition of what constitutes a hit. Junk stat, top to bottom.
I think there's some skill in shot blocking, but I don't consider it to be a super good indicator of defensive skill for a winger, who would mostly be covering point shots.
Purcell is no Selke winner in waiting, that's for sure, but these stats don't show that, nor is it necessarily his role.
Yeah exactly. Hit's is a ridiculous stat.
Lots of shots blocked generally means you are giving up lots of shots against.