07-02-2023, 11:15 AM
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#41
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Originally Posted by TheScorpion
Flames were also offering a one-way deal.
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That's good to hear. The fact they were offering a two-year, one-way contract is a significant attempt to build a bridge and keep a guy in the organization.
I can understand why he followed Love though.
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07-02-2023, 11:16 AM
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#43
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Hamilton, Ontario
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Good for him
Glad to see him gone from the organization though, the ice time and key minutes could be better used. I understand the need to add players to win at the AHL level but those minutes could be better used with players that have NHL upside
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07-02-2023, 11:17 AM
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#44
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Originally Posted by PepsiFree
Not sure how the Flames look silly in this when they’ve been trying to turn this 6th rounder into an NHLer for 8 years and offered him more term and at least the same pay than the contract he took.
Man, those Flames amirite.
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No, the way Darryl handled him last year was silly. Although my silly comment was when I had read the tweet as saying "two-way" not "two-year".
But, the Flames fired Darryl and made a pretty significant contract offer for a player who hasn't made the NHL yet...so, Connie tried to repair what Darryl broke, but couldn't. That's just the way things go.
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07-02-2023, 11:17 AM
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#45
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Originally Posted by transplant99
Mind boggling how some have just assumed this guy was an NHLer all along and (for some unknown reason) the Flames just held him back even when trying to improve their team. Including the new head coach who had him in the AHL.
Its just really odd.
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Ryan Huska had him for 3 games, not sure he spent much time with him.
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07-02-2023, 11:18 AM
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#46
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Auckland, NZ
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I hope Phillips makes the Caps’ main roster and turns into a useful NHL player. I wish him the absolute best.
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07-02-2023, 11:18 AM
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#47
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Central Alberta
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Originally Posted by Wood
Huska never had Phillips in the AHL
I think most people understand he's not a sure thing and his size is an issue, but the frustration for fans comes from never getting to see a home-grown local kid get an opportunity at the NHL level
Phillips couldn't have done anything more to earn an opportunity. He may never turn into an everyday NHLer but we can't know that for sure because the Flames never gave him a chance
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Mike Vernon and Tim Hunter say hello.
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07-02-2023, 11:19 AM
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#48
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Originally Posted by Lanny_McDonald
Seven training camps. Multiple head coaches to impress and earn a roster spot. Never showed up when it mattered. That's on the player.
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Yeah, and when Bennett went to another team that put him in a situation to succeed, he didn't impress at all, did he?
... oh wait, you weren't talking about Bennett?
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07-02-2023, 11:20 AM
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#49
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First round-bust
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: speculating about AHL players
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I'm just glad he went to a team I don't dislike. I hope he rips it up. Glad he got the bag, too.
Hope he proves a lot of you wrong. He may end up proving me wrong but I still believe in the player. He's got a lot of room to seize control of a spot in WSH. Great situation for him.
Reached out to Mitch ... I'll let you know if/when I hear back about some of his thoughts on the fit in WSH.
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07-02-2023, 11:20 AM
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#50
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All I can get
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Reunited with Sonny Milano.
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07-02-2023, 11:23 AM
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#51
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Wondering when # became hashtag and not a number sign.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Aarongavey
Ryan Huska had him for 3 games, not sure he spent much time with him.
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And 5 training camps....but yes i was thinking he had him for one season, but that was Maclean.
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07-02-2023, 11:23 AM
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#52
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First Line Centre
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I find it hard to believe the flames offered a 1-way 2 year contract. 2-way I can definitely see… which makes more sense in him wanting and signing a 1-way.
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07-02-2023, 11:25 AM
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#53
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by badradio
I find it hard to believe the flames offered a 1-way 2 year contract. 2-way I can definitely see… which makes more sense in him wanting and signing a 1-way.
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and you're correct it seems
https://twitter.com/user/status/1675555204631269376
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07-02-2023, 11:26 AM
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#54
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Originally Posted by Rejean31
Mike Vernon and Tim Hunter say hello.
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Those are two fresh examples!
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07-02-2023, 11:26 AM
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#55
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: In the studio
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So happy the debate to fit him in the big club lineup here is over and so looking forward to seeing him crack the lineup there in Washington. Still fully believe he will become a regular, opportunity now is his to seize! Go Matty!
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07-02-2023, 11:26 AM
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#56
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Phillips is an easy guy to root for and I get why a lot of people are upset. I also hope he does well in Washington and rips it up.
In my opinion he is a AAAA player, probably not going to be top 9 player in the NHL, but is probably too good for the AHL. I think you will start to see more teams following Seattle’s template of having more skill on the 4th line, so he may get more opportunities.
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07-02-2023, 11:30 AM
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#57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PepsiFree
Not sure how the Flames look silly in this when they’ve been trying to turn this 6th rounder into an NHLer for 8 years and offered him more term and at least the same pay than the contract he took.
Man, those Flames amirite.
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Not quite correct. Flames first year was 2 way (which you are correct, does not look silly)
Good on Phillips for taking the 1 way this year
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07-02-2023, 11:33 AM
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#58
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lanny_McDonald
Seven training camps. Multiple head coaches to impress and earn a roster spot. Never showed up when it mattered. That's on the player.
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Why can't some people say this about Sam Bennett? lol
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07-02-2023, 11:35 AM
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#59
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Well, now we get to see if the Flames really held the kid back or not.
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07-02-2023, 11:35 AM
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#60
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Central Alberta
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DeluxeMoustache
Those are two fresh examples!
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Okay. Dillon Dube played his minor hockey in Cochrane.
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