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Originally Posted by InternationalVillager
I think the difference is that Phillips spent SEVEN Years with the organization. The AHL might b e littered with guys like Phillips but those guys don't end up in their drafted organization's system for 7 years awaiting their turn.
Especially when organizational need was THEIR position (RW) and lack of scoring at certain times during those 7 years.
For Phillips not to get a chance even in those circumstances for atleast 25-30 games was a gross mismanagement by the organization and shows they didnt learn much from the Sam Bennett fiasco.
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But they do. There are tons of stories like Steve Tsujura, Mitch Lamorieux, etc.