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Originally Posted by The Cobra
Chicago wants Bedard surrounded by some veteran players with some talent.
Phillips is likely one of the last guys they would pair him with.
If they want a skilled young guy, they would simply go with Richel, who is not a big guy, but twice Phillips size lol.
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They are also still well at the stage of acquiring younger players to grow with and play with Bedard, and why not sure some of their unlimited cap space to secure a potential free good quality young player.
Sure it likely won't happen, but it's something that should seriously be considered if any team has significant belief in Phillips potential combined with ridiculous cap space, because in that scenario money/Phillips worth doesn't matter (I.e. Corey Perry's $4M contract).
Free young asset.