TDL Target from Each Canadian Team

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I’d ask for at least a first for Connor Brown or a top prophecy because Matthew Phillips does nothing and his size will be a huge turn off for the Ottawa organization. Dune is and a second is nice but not enough.

Don't think Dermott would play in 75% of games, really a safety net if a guy goes down and when Zadorov walks in the off season!



Saying Phillips does nothing isn't really true, over a PPG in the AHL isn't anything to shake a stick at, size can certainly be a deterrent but he will play NHL games, he's nearly an identical size to Tyler Ennis.

Yes, but Ennis is a veteran that has proven he can play, his size will still be a major turnoff for the Ottawa organization because they want a big punishing team, Phillips doesn't fit that bill and he would be playing in the bottom six in which he would struggle. Ennis also had to work his way onto the Ottawa roster.

Fair thought, I think you're misjudging it wildly though as opposed to looking at the numbers from junior, AHL to the first years in the pros for Ennis compared to Phillips. I can't speak towards what Ottawa is trying to build as an identity and won't try to but Phillips could be a really good piece on a lot of rosters in the next couple years.