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Originally Posted by Textcritic
I think having a little more patience with Philip's is justified, and I agree with Scorp—if he looks like he can make an impact, then he should play regardless of who ever else is also on the roster.
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Define impact? Define role? Based on what Matthew Phillips is he has to be in the top six player or nothing. He isn't going to be an energy guy. He isn't going to be a penalty killer or defensive specialist. His size and skill set greatly limit him. He is what Johnny Gaudreau is. That's not a bad thing except when you're trying to build a winning team. You can have only so many small players. Don't make the same mistake the Sabres did when they tried to play Roy, Ennis, and Gerbe in their lineup at the same time.