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Originally Posted by GranteedEV
Prior to his injury, Phillips had 14 goals 16 assists (30pts) in 28 games, which I believe led the team. That's productive any way you look at it.
Size is an overstated issue. He competes hard and knows how to play a 200 foot game.
I don't put much stock into his lack of production after the return from injury, a lot of factors at play.
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Flames have put a big emphasis on hockey sense. Guys like Mangiapane, Dube, Phillips, Zavgorodny, Petterson, Zary, Kerins, Francis, Philps are all on the small side but all have high hockey sense.
It's the one thing that can overcome all other physical attributes such as skating or size.
I also think Phillips will play in the NHL, I don't think he'll be a star, but I think he'll be a good top 6 complimentary player. A Josh Leivo type and that's great asset value for a low round draft pick. It would be better to pair him with a couple of bigger linemates though. I'd like to see him on a line with Ruzicka and Pospisil next season in the AHL.