Well, preseason hockey anyway. The first official (though not-counting) Colorado Avalanche game of the year saw Ball Arena host the Dallas Stars. Avalanche faithful from all-around tuned in to watch most of this game.
For years, Matthew Phillips has been one of the top scorers in the American Hockey League, which left folks wondering if he’d ever get a shot in the NHL.
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
The Washington Capitals have re-claimed Matthew Phillips on waivers from the Pittsburgh Penguins this morning. Phillips has one goal and five points in 27 games with the Capitals this season.
A trio of players have been placed on waivers today by their respective teams. The Pittsburgh Penguins, Dallas Stars, and Los Angeles Kings have placed Matthew Phillips, Joel Hanley, and Aaron Dell on waivers, respectively.
Well, that didn’t take very long. The Penguins have placed winger Matthew Phillips, who they claimed off waivers from Washington on Feb. 16, on waivers.
Shortly before 2 p.m. Friday, Matthew Phillips was a spare part with the Washington Capitals, with only the formality of clearing waivers appearing to separate him from a trip to the American Hockey League.
PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Penguins made good use of the waiver wire with a new addition to the forward group. With injuries piling up to Penguins forwards, they claimed Matthew Phillips from the Washington Capitals.
For several seasons, many Calgary Flames fans were upset about the lack of opportunity given to Matthew Phillips, and rightfully so. The undersized winger played a total of three NHL games, despite putting up fantastic numbers in the American Hockey League (AHL) season after season.