the amusing part in this topic is if Phillips was a normal sized NHL player and shown what he has so far, he would already be forgotten. Lot of posts about his skill and not being given an actual shot. It wouldnt matter and there is a reason scouts dont go looking for just anyone. Back in training camp and there was talk of him making the team, my first thought was, wow they are going to be bad if this small player is making the team and also that the new coach is trying an "Invincible" type move to gain good will with the team and fans. All the praise in the world to the kid for pursuing his dream and getting to play in NHL games but it wasnt ever going to actually work out because of his size in relation to other players. Its not effort or ability. St louis was a rare thing, not the norm.