Phillips was traded to the Jets from the Blackhawks on Wednesday in exchange for Dmitry Kuzmin, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports.
Phillips has significantly more NHL experience than Kuzmin, having logged 56 games for the Blackhawks over the last four seasons. In those outings, the 2020 fifth-round pick managed two goals and 10 assists while averaging 15:60 of ice time. With Colin Miller (neck) seemingly close to returning, it seems unlikely Phillips will be brought up to the NHL roster any time soon.
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Blackhawks' Isaak Phillips: Reassigned to minors
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Phillips was returned to AHL Rockford on Monday, per Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio.
Phillips has one goal, three shots on net, four blocked shots and three hits in three NHL outings this season. He hasn't earned a point in two minor-league appearances during the 2024-25 campaign. The demotion of Phillips could bode well for the availability of Alec Martinez (groin) ahead of Thursday's road matchup against Seattle.
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Blackhawks' Isaak Phillips: Pots rare goal
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Phillips scored a goal and blocked two shots in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Ducks.
Phillips has played in back-to-back games, with T.J. Brodie sitting out both times. The 23-year-old Phillips is limited to third-pairing minutes and likely won't score enough to help in fantasy -- his goal Sunday was the second of his 55-game career. He can chip in some non-scoring production after logging 56 hits, 36 blocked shots and 22 PIM over 33 contests in 2023-24, but there's not a lot of upside in his game yet.
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Blackhawks' Isaak Phillips: Earns callup Tuesday
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Phillips was recalled from AHL Rockford on Tuesday, Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio reports.
Phillips will likely serve as Chicago's seventh defenseman while Alec Martinez (groin) works his way back from injury. The left-shot Phillips hasn't registered a point through two games with the IceHogs this season. The 23-year-old logged six assists and a minus-26 rating with Chicago across 33 regular-season games in 2023-24.
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Blackhawks' Isaak Phillips: Summoned from AHL
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Phillips was called up by the Blackhawks on Thursday.
Phillips has no points and five PIM in one game with AHL Rockford in 2024-25. He split the 2023-24 regular season between Chicago and Rockford, recording six assists and 22 PIM in 33 outings with the Blackhawks as well as four goals, 14 points and 20 PIM in 29 appearances with Rockford. Alec Martinez (groin) was placed on injured reserve in a corresponding move. Phillips might draw into the lineup Thursday versus San Jose, but it wouldn't be surprising if he ends up being a healthy scratch.
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Blackhawks' Isaak Phillips: Sent to Rockford
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Phillips was assigned to AHL Rockford on Thursday, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Phillips began the regular season on Chicago's 23-man roster, but he didn't appear in the team's season-opening loss to Utah. He'll head to the minors after Wyatt Kaiser (illness) was activated from injured reserve Thursday.
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Blackhawks' Isaak Phillips: Makes 23-man roster
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Phillips is listed on the Blackhawks' 23-man roster Monday despite passing through waivers.
Phillips' spot on the roster should probably be considered tenuous at best, as he almost certainly will be re-assigned to AHL Rockford once fellow blueliner Wyatt Kaiser (illness) is cleared to return. Even with Phillips as an option, he is unlikely to break the Opening Night lineup and figures to watch the Hawks face Utah on Tuesday as a healthy scratch.
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Blackhawks' Isaak Phillips: Pens two-way pact
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Phillips signed a one-year, two-way contract with Chicago on Monday.
Phillips had four goals and 14 points in 29 regular-season contests for AHL Rockford in 2023-24 before adding two assists in four playoff outings. The 22-year-old defender collected six helpers, 31 shots on goal, 36 blocked shots and 56 hits across 33 regular-season contests with Chicago last campaign. Phillips will probably start the 2024-25 campaign in the minors but could be among the first call-ups if the Blackhawks need defense reinforcements.
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Blackhawks' Isaak Phillips: Moved to AHL
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Phillips was moved to AHL Rockford on Friday in what's believed to be a paper transaction, per Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times.
Phillips is expected to be recalled before Saturday's game against Washington. He has six assists and 22 PIM in 33 outings with Chicago in 2023-24.
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Blackhawks' Isaak Phillips: Back in bigs
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Phillips was recalled from AHL Rockford on Saturday, Tracey Myers of NHL.com reports.
In a corresponding move, the Blackhawks placed Kevin Korchinski (personal) on the non-roster list. Phillips has three assists in nine games with the Blackhawks this season. He also has one goal and three points over 10 minor-league outings during the 2023-24 campaign.
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Blackhawks' Isaak Phillips: Back in NHL
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Phillips was recalled from AHL Rockford on Saturday.
Phillips has played in only one NHL game this season, picking up four PIM and one shot on goal over 17:25 TOI in an 8-1 loss to Arizona. He had a goal and three points in eight AHL games before his recall.
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Blackhawks' Isaak Phillips: Dropped to AHL
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Phillips was assigned to AHL Rockford on Saturday, according to Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago.
In a corresponding move, Taylor Hall (shoulder) was activated from injured reserve. Phillips had four PIM, one shot on goal, one blocked shot and a minus-1 rating in 17:25 of ice time during his NHL season debut against Arizona on Monday. He has one goal and two assists in five AHL contests this campaign.
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Blackhawks' Isaak Phillips: Summoned from minors
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Phillips was recalled from AHL Rockford on Sunday, per Tracey Myers of NHL.com.
Phillips has one goal and two assists in five AHL contests this campaign. The 22-year-old defender picked up five points, 16 shots on goal and 27 hits in 16 outings with Chicago last campaign. Phillips could get a chance to play Monday against Arizona after Alex Vlasic (undisclosed) was injured Friday versus Vegas.
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Blackhawks' Isaak Phillips: Drops to bus league
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Phillips was sent to AHL Rockford on Friday, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Phillips will head to the minors for now in order to be eligible for the Calder Cup playoffs, but it wouldn't be surprising to see the 21-year-old blueliner back with the Blackhawks ahead of Saturday's game versus the Predators. He's collected five points while averaging 15:28 of ice time through 16 NHL appearances this year.
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Blackhawks' Isaak Phillips: Sent to minors
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Phillips was reassigned to AHL Rockford on Sunday, per CBS Sports.
Phillips made his NHL debut last season and was held scoreless in four appearances. The 21-year-old blueliner should be expected to spend most of the 2022-23 campaign in the minors.
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Blackhawks' Isaak Phillips: Sent down to minors
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Phillips was reassigned to AHL Rockford on Monday, Carter Baum of the Blackhawks' official site reports.
Phillips logged 16:47 of ice time in Sunday's matchup with the Blues but will not head back to the minors. The Hawks aren't back in action until they face the Oilers on Thursday. Whether Phillips is brought back up for the contest will likely depend on the health of fellow blueliner Calvin de Haan (undisclosed).
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Blackhawks' Isaak Phillips: Promoted to top level
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Phillips was recalled by Chicago on Saturday, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports.
Phillips will likely be on hand for Sunday's game against the Blues in case Jake McCabe is unable to play. Phillips has gone scoreless while averaging 10:51 of ice time through three NHL appearances this season.
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Blackhawks' Isaak Phillips: Dropped to AHL affiliate
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Phillips was reassigned to AHL Rockford on Wednesday, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Phillips was removed from the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list Wednesday and will now head to the minors to get back into game shape. It wouldn't, however, be surprising to see him back with the big club in the near future.
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Blackhawks' Isaak Phillips: Removed from protocols list
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Phillips was activated off the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list Wednesday.
Phillips should be an option for Friday's game against Arizona, but there's no guarantee that he'll be in the lineup versus the Coyotes. The 20-year-old rookie has gone scoreless through three games this season.
Phillips was added to the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list Wednesday.
Phillips, who's gone scoreless through three games this campaign, will need to submit two negative COVID-19 tests before rejoining the Blackhawks. For now, the 20-year-old rookie can be considered out indefinitely.
