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Originally Posted by Bingo
The Flames have 8 clear cut top nine forwards and maybes after that.
Phillips is a maybe because he hasn't had great camps in the past and lacks size.
Pelletier is a maybe because he hasn't proven he's ready to take on this level.
Ruzicka is a maybe because he plays the wrong position and suffers from inconsistency.
Milano is a maybe because he doesn't have a contract, has had concussion issues, and had his last season tail off.
All four guys are maybes, not just Phillips. The Flames don't have that other top nine guy ready.
Phillips can beat the other three out if he proves he's better than the other three.
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I disagree. Because of Phillips size he not only has to beat out the other guys, he needs to be heads and tails over all of them. Size matters and plays into the decision-making process. If all things are equal Phillips is the weakest of the bunch because of his size. You just can't look past that characteristic unless he is blowing you away. Phillips has to score to have the advantage, and the unicorn point doesn't cut it IMO. If it's a close competition it will go to the guy with the most speed and size. This is a Sutter team after all and playing heavy is an expectation.
It's awesome and refreshing we have a good enough team that we can go back-and-forth over one position and four possible players. Even though the position is an important one, it's good to have options.