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Originally Posted by Lanny_McDonald
SEVEN training camps. Do you know how many players get released after their ELC? Phillips was more than rewarded for his time with the Flames' organization and was afforded more opportunity than most players get. I really wish people would stop with this goofy "he didn't get a chance" mantra, because it isn't true. Show me another prospect that lasted five seasons in the minors with the Flames. Phillips got more opportunity than most prospects drafted by the Flames in the past 20 years! Seven training camps is an amazing opportunity afforded to a player by ONE team.
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The last two training camps (Age 23 and 24) are usually the time most lower round picks tend to make the main roster though. Both camps were under Sutter.
Not many people are expecting a star. Just someone who potentially could have shown NHL potential if given the opportunity in the NHL. Plus he is a local kid and someone whose odds were always low due to his size. That generally gets support from fans, myself included.
Wish him all the best in Washington. The fact that he had a 2 year 1 way contract offer from Calgary but chose to leave sucks, but wish him all the best in making the NHL