Chris Phillips- 1996 NHL Draft

[manchezzzzy]

cause he hasnt played over 1000 games and people think hes a bust :/

[EB1611]

The most overrated defenseman ever.

[acmilan93333]

LOL PIERRE GAUTHIER!

[TheHockeyhero95]

In no way is this a bust! Phillips is a Great Defensive D-man.

[CanadianBacon2195]

@TheHockeyhero95 Dude i totally agree

[JDX4Lyfe]

This draft was just awful, the best player from the first round is Daniel Briere...Kinda weird how a defensive style d-man gets picked first overall. Did he actually have any offensive skills or was he just chosen because he was a safe pick? I still don't understand. Good solid defender though.

[mikelacoste76]

@JDX4Lyfe JP Dumont too

[playadominical]

@JDX4Lyfe i remember they were touting phillips at the time as the next scott stevens, but obviously they were way off base.

[chucklesguitar]

@playadominical obviously, since he isnt a nut case

[chrispyguy]

you guys are crazy to think that this was a bust or weak draft.... phillips continues to be one of the leagues best stay at home defencemen. a true leader on and off the ice, Ottawa's next captain before his retirement...

[christylesangle12378]

Bust!

[hockeynahal]

Wow if Chris Phillips was picked first this draft must of been a crapshoot

[thegertkenator]

Love the big rig! He's one tough bastard on the back end.

[emilfromswe]

Ohlund was the only first dounder that had solid quality?

[Portis1Luv]

Phillips is solid though.

[Portis1Luv]

I would have chosen Hakan Loob Jr. myself.

[Rymo18]

1996 was a very weak draft year

[beatersanchez]

@Rymo18 no 1999 was a weak draft year.

[djv2448]

@beatersanchez not Sedin Twins and i think Zetterberg to 1999 just took awhile to become great

[IVitaminWater]

@beatersanchez 1999 had the sedin twins and havlat, but other than that, ya, pretty weak.

[beatersanchez]

@IVitaminWater yah i no, like Patrick stefan first overall?!?!?!?

[chrispyguy]

Big Rig!

[whatupMON]

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