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Originally Posted by Calgary4LIfe
I think we can all agree that Phillips has earned a look. Not 'can this little guy survive in the NHL?' arguments. Has he done enough in the AHL to deserve a look? Absolutely.
Has this organization made it a mission to only give looks to very big players? Or very physical players? Or refuse to give players that start with the letter P 'just because'? Of course not. They have routinely given a lot of players a look (some less deserving of others).
They may not give players a 'fair shot'. That's valid. They may not slot players accordingly. They may not give enough rope. They may not give enough support. They may prioritize winning over development, etc., but in terms of just giving a prospect a game or two, this organization hasn't held back in giving a game or two at least to someone that has earned a look.
Phillips earned one, and he will get it.
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I don't know that we all agree on that. 8 goals, 21 points in 30 games in his third pro season. For a player that is all offense.
I really don't have strong feelings on this and whether or not he gets a look as I see both him and Pettersen (who while younger, I view somewhat similarly) as very fringe prospects.
I have respect for the time Scorp has put in watching these guys and so based on his comments, I'd like to see Phillips get a shot. But that's about the only reason, for me.
I guess it might be more fun to watch the little guy play than some of the fringe NHLers we're dressing now so there is that.