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Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent
One year, one-way, league minimum. Please.
Then, one way or another we'll know what we have in him in terms of NHL ability.
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That ship has sailed. If you're the player, why would you sign that contract? He's a UFA and should be looking for some long-term stability AND a chance to get to the NHL. His emphasis should be the long-term stability, first and foremost because his age and size are working against the latter.
Phillips is a skilled player that deserves to be paid for what he brings to a team. I don't think that happens in Calgary unless he is resigned to never getting a chance to be a full time NHL player. Unless Sutter and his ilk are removed from leadership a player like Phillips is not getting a fair shake. Moar Lucics, Lewises, and Ritchies and less young guys that can actually improve and possibly turn into more than what they currently are.