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Originally Posted by iggyloob12
Lucic somehow has fluked his way to 1,000-plus games whereas Sutter is holding back Phillips from NHL stardom. But don't worry, kid is only 24. Lots of time to establish himself.
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I mean, this is just a completely disingenuous misreading of the situation. Every player experiences a decline, and Lucic has. That doesn't invalidate what he has done.
But ultimately, careers follow a cycle — as one nears its end, others can begin. That's what some people would like to see.