[Johnston on X] Matthew Phillips placed on waivers

7 Comments

1. Leesburgcapsfan 9 months ago

   Ya thats fine.

   Was hoping he would make an impact, but he faded quickly. Just goes to show the difference between the big show and the A.

2. suburban_paradise 9 months ago

   The Short King will always be remembered by Caps faithful

3. YourWeekendDad 9 months ago

   Probably for the best. Wonder if CGY takes him back?

4. DaniCapsFan 9 months ago

   Milano is hopefully set to come back soon.

5. Special-Bite 9 months ago

   His stint with the Caps was so… short?

6. TweakTheBeef 9 months ago

   bummer, he’s good enough to be an everyday nhler but he just needs to find a team that is willing to let him find his footing

7. _SCHULTZY_ 9 months ago

   Phillips being on waivers is MASSIVE for Washington! 

   The Caps have resisted exposing him to waivers all year long. No matter how much he was a healthy scratch or how bad he sucked in the lineup, Washington refused to try to send him down.

   Now, just after the 3 games (1-1-1) in which the Caps GM said will decide which direction the team goes at the deadline, now he’s finally placed on waivers. 

   Yeah, Milano is coming back and they need the roster spot, but don’t overlook the significance of the timing of this move…and the moves to come