In the 30 days that Phillips can be up with the Flames before having to go through waivers, Flames play 15 games. Phillips can only play in 9 (10?) if they want an option to sent him down after his stint.
So there is no need for him to play in every game, he can and is expected to sit some. It is better for him to get 29 days up with the Flames and 9 games in, than lets say 20 days up with the same number of games
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