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genetic_phreek · 02-01-2021, 10:43 AM

I think a good comparable to Phillips is a guy up north in Yamamoto. Similar junior league, junior numbers weren't too far apart, and AHL success you can argue Phillips has the upper advantage.

They both play a similar style in being tenacious, not shying away from physicality even with their size disadvantage.

Difference?

You can make any argument that our depth is better than the Oilers, but Yamamoto is playing better than our "depth" right now.

We never allow growing pains for our young guys, allowing them to play on the bottom 6 and making mistakes. Instead we choose "reliable" NHL plugs to eat up bottom 6 minutes. Especially when Dube was hurt, why wouldn't you try to plug Phillips into those roles to see how he does. Instead it's Simon or Leivo.

02-01-2021, 10:43 AM	#51
genetic_phreek First Line Centre Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: VanCity Exp:	I think a good comparable to Phillips is a guy up north in Yamamoto. Similar junior league, junior numbers weren't too far apart, and AHL success you can argue Phillips has the upper advantage. They both play a similar style in being tenacious, not shying away from physicality even with their size disadvantage. Difference? You can make any argument that our depth is better than the Oilers, but Yamamoto is playing better than our "depth" right now. We never allow growing pains for our young guys, allowing them to play on the bottom 6 and making mistakes. Instead we choose "reliable" NHL plugs to eat up bottom 6 minutes. Especially when Dube was hurt, why wouldn't you try to plug Phillips into those roles to see how he does. Instead it's Simon or Leivo.