What should the Calgary Flames do with their 2023 free agents?

3. Matthew Phillips

While there were many players who’s performance and playing time were severely effected by the 2022-23 Flames coaching staff, perhaps none more so than AHL standout Matthew Phillips, who appeared in just 2 NHL games despite putting up 36 goals and 40 assists for 76 points in 66 games. Now, he’s a free agent and while his future in Calgary seemed bleak a few months ago, the home town kid could now be looking to remain with the team, with the chances even higher if Mitch Love becomes an assistant with the team.

Ultimately, the 25-year old has done absolutely everything he can to be given a chance at the NHL level, and with the team looking to get youth and enthusiasm into the lineup, bringing Phillips back on a cheap deal would make sense, as would pairing him with the likes of Dillon Dube, Adam Ruzicka and/or Walker Duehr down the lineup.