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Originally Posted by Backstop
Cole Caufield is the same size as Matthew Phillips. Matty is actually listed as 5'8" where Caufield is 5'7". - 5'8" contributing guys include DeBrincat, Zuccarello, Atkinson
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What is Phillips' actual weight. Every source I look at has him at 140, is that actually it?
If so that's what makes him different from almost every short NHL player.
The guys you list are all 170+
I don't know if there's a payer in the NHL currently who is <160 pounds.
Even Rocco Grimaldi (who is a guy I've wondered if is a comparable for MP) is 180.
So a guy of his physical stature exceling in the NHL would be very unusual.
And I say all that while still agreeing that I think he should be called up. But his size (and not just height) is still the primary reason why he likely wouldn't have success.
Again this is all based on an assumption 140 is an accurate weight. If it isn't, and he's closer to 170, then I take all that back.