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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
Every team wants to win. Gaudreau was not held back. And there are plenty of other small players in the NHL. All Phillips has to do is show that he can be more effective than Milano/Pelletier/Ruzicka/Eakin at NHL speed, and with NHL physicality.
If he does that, he'll play.
The only bias I see is yours, as you respond every single time size is mentioned.
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I disagree.
A smaller player can only play certain roles on the team. They can't really forecheck, go to the boards, defend especially well, etc...
Pelletier could easily develop into a gritty mid-six guy. With Phillips it's offensive boom or bust. Phillips will essentially need to be a 60+ point player to ever play consistently in the NHL.