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Originally Posted by Flaming Homer
Flames have a tough time scoring in the dirty areas and rarely screen goalies. Yet 5'7 140 lbs Matthew Phillips is going to turn our offence around and save the season?
Its grasping at straws by fans trying to inject something into this team that realistically is going to have minimal effect with the structure our coach wants this team to play. If people want more scoring they should call for a new coach, not calling up a guy who has zero percent chance to succeed on this team with the way theyre being coached to play.
I dont want to see guys like Lucic in the line up either but unless you want to see 4th line Phillips thats about all you could hope for.
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This team is lacking
speed and
skill. Phillips brings both of those in spades.
This team is getting plenty of shot volume. But they lack finish. They aren't putting their grade A chances into the back of the net. Phillips is making the most of his chances. He's just what this team needs right now.
Look at the goal Caufield scored tonight. I think Phillips can score those types of goals.
Oh and - this team has an elite player that they're paying 10.5M/year for almost a decade. He hasn't been playing like an elite player this season. The team has to get him going, and it's worth seeing whether or not Matthew could click with him.