I am one who actually doesn't like the Phillips call up at this time. He isn't going to be successful playing on the fourth line on this team. His game and physical stature is just not suited for that kind of role. If he isn't able to get minutes on one of the top 3 lines then I just don't see the use.
Who do you move out from the top 3 lines at this point? Coleman has been lights out, Ruzicka is playing well, Dube has been good lately. Honestly if I had to pick one player to demote at this time its Mangiapane. He hasn't been very good, even with his slight uptick in play lately.
Honestly, I think this is a move to get the fanbase to stop talking about it and coaches/management get to stop fielding questions about when Phillips will get called up.
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