Maybe I am a hater, but I would temper expectations with respect to Phillips. His AHL numbers are fairly pedestrian for what he brings away from the puck. Of course, it is possible that he has improved his game. But all things being equal, he is not going to come in and become the next Gaudreau/Paul Byron ect. He is most likely to be the next Czarnik.
That said, all the power to him, I hope he comes out swinging and makes his spot on the team a no brainer.
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