People like to write off these huge players, but I think it is a mistake. Sure, Kanzig and Smith both showed flashes of why they were selected at their points, if you care to dig into it. Will Phillips bust like them? Or will he become something?
Flames liked him enough to think that there is something. I also think that the Flames need more size to go along with some of the smaller skilled players. It is a nice balance. If it works out, great, but if it doesn't, so be it. The percentages of a 3rd round player making it are less than 50%, so those that will write him off now are probably going to look right. I just think you wait and see how a kid develops, as I doubt there are many - if any - on here that have watched him play and followed him. Flames can't hit on all their picks, but I don't see this one as a throwaway by any stretch.
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