The big problem is that none of the forwards have been elite, and every team needs at least a couple of elite players. Kadri has been good, but cooled off. Huberdeau hasn't even played like a 1st liner, nevermind being close to elite. The fortunes of the team rests on the top guys and Phillips isn't going to change anything unless the top players start producing like they should. It's not Lucic, Lewis, or Rooney that are the issue and substituting Phillips for any one of them won't do anything.
Having said that, I would give Phillips a shot at some point. If the team is going to keep being lackluster, then you might as well try whatever.
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