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Originally Posted by Goriders
Listening to a Sutter interview a few days ago more or less addressing this I can’t see Phillips getting a shot.
He essentially downplayed Phillips accomplishments in the AHL saying it’s night and day from the NHL.
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I suspect he's saying that so fans temper expectations, not as a slight to Phillips.
Phillips isnt going to get called up to play 4th line minutes. It's p clear that the 4th line has a role, and I dont think Phillips strengths play into that role. Eventually we will lose a top 9 winger and Phillips will be recalled. It's a long season.
And when Phillips does get recalled everyone needs to not expect the kid to come up and light the world on fire, or fix a lot of our problems.
With that said, when Phillips does get his opportunity, he's got to find a way to make the most of it. Otherwise he will get lost in the shuffle.