Sure it helps if Phillips chips in more offensively but this is assuming he doesn’t get lit up on the defensive end. Pitlick Lewis and Richardson aren’t giving up more goals or chances per 60 mins than some of our best players. Ritchie is the only player that stands out as someone who is creating nothing and giving up more than most. But he was hurt and is physical so maybe he will improve as he plays.
IMO Ruzicka deserves more of a real crack in the lineup than phillips and I’m not sure playing both would be smart especially on a 4th line not on the pp for 8 to 10 mins a game.
Scoring issues aren’t the 4th lines fault. It’s the 2nd and 3rd that need to step up but of late monahan is looking a bit quicker with a bit more of his wrister too. Seems to be getting it off quicker too. He’s the key to this team still not phillips. He needs to step up or it’s time to move on
Backlund too. Need more or this team will not do any damage this season
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