Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_2840500_6 ( nhl_team VARCHAR, player VARCHAR )

### Question ###
Which team picked Blaine Russell?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT nhl_team FROM table_2840500_6 WHERE player = "Blaine Russell"