I do agree, we shouldn't be mortaging our future without seeing what we have in the system first; I think the current logic is as follows.
Imagine you're coaching the team, they are getting really close to doing what you're asking them to do. They still keep showing lapses that are costing them games (I.E. Chicago and St Louis GM1), that's no time to be introducing an offensive rookie to the mix. Our defense has really seemed to have found their game, Weegar is starting to live up to his billing as well. Our all around team defense is coming along but there is still work to do. Offensively, we could be better, but once they prove they can run Sutters system, we will likely see the offense get a little more leash from the Coach.
Once this team has things figured out, I think Phillips and/or Pelletier get some good hard looks. I'm still in the camp for seeing Phillips on a line with Huberdeau! But I don't see it happening until the team starts getting more consistent.
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