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Originally Posted by RyZ
Maybe some of our more knowledgeable prospect watchers can comment on Hurtig vs Phillips. Outside of Hurtig being a little older, they both appear to be large, strong junior age defensive Dmen. Are these guys comparable at all? Do they have similar games and upsides?
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They are similar in that both are mostly stay-at-home defensemen who play a shutdown game, and neither offer much in the other end of the ice.
I think Hurtig has better puck-skill, and is a better passer, but Phillips is far meaner, more athletic, and much more intimidating.