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Jets acquire Phillips from Blackhawks for Kuzmin in swap of defencemen WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have acquired defenceman Isaak Phillips from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for defenceman Dmitry Kuzmin, t...

JANUARY 15 • THESTAR.COM

Jets acquire defenceman Isaak Phillips from Blackhawks | Winnipeg Jets Phillips was a fifth-round pick by the Blackhawks in 2020 NHL Draft

JANUARY 15 • NHL.COM

Acquired via trade Phillips was traded to the Jets from the Blackhawks on Wednesday in exchange for Dmitry Kuzmin, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports.

Impact Phillips has significantly more NHL experience than Kuzmin, having logged 56 games for the Hawks 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.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Reassigned to minors Phillips was returned to AHL Rockford on Monday, per Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pots rare goal Phillips scored a goal and blocked two shots in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Ducks.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Earns callup Tuesday Phillips was recalled from AHL Rockford on Tuesday, Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio reports.

Impact Phillips will likely serve as Chicago's seventh defenseman while Alec Martinez (groin) works his 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.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Friday Phillips was reassigned to AHL Rockford on Friday.

Impact Phillips has yet to play at the NHL level this season. In a corresponding move, goalie Drew Commesso was called up, suggesting there may be an injury concern in Chicago's crease. Phillips could be back with the NHL club at some point, but the 23-year-old's development is better served by playing in the AHL.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from AHL Phillips was called up by the Blackhawks on Thursday.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Rockford Phillips was assigned to AHL Rockford on Thursday, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes 23-man roster Phillips is listed on the Blackhawks' 23-man roster Monday despite passing through waivers.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Chicago Phillips was placed on waivers by Chicago on Sunday, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Phillips will be let go since NHL rosters are due Monday, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him remain with the organization if he clears waivers. Wyatt Kaiser (illness) was recently placed on injured reserve, so Phillips could play a role with Chicago early in the season if the team is able to retain him.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pens two-way pact Phillips signed a one-year, two-way contract with Chicago on Monday.

Impact 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.

JULY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to AHL 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.

Impact 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.

MARCH 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sneaks in apple Phillips supplied an assist in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Rangers.

Impact Phillips has posted six assists against a minus-20 rating through 28 games. The 22-year-old frequently shuffles between AHL Rockford and the parent club, as the Blackhawks have had to compensate for injuries on the blue line, including a knee issue for Nikita Zaitsev, who's been on injured reserve since Jan. 17. Barring another call-up from the minors, Jarred Tinordi (lower body) -- who was a game-time call against the Rangers but ended up sitting out -- is the lone threat to steal playing time from Phillips once he's fully recovered.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in bigs Phillips was recalled from AHL Rockford on Saturday, Tracey Myers of NHL.com reports.

Impact Phillips was called back up when the Blackhawks placed Kevin Korchinski on the non-roster. Phillips has three assists in nine games this season at the NHL level and had a goal and three points with AHL Rockford before his recall.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to AHL Phillips was reassigned to AHL Rockford on Saturday.

Impact Phillips played in nine games with Chicago this season, tallying three assists and a minus-five rating. Louis Crevier was recalled from AHL Rockford in a corresponding move.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

How Isaak Phillips and Wyatt Kaiser are transferring video lessons onto the ice How Kaiser and Phillips apply feedback from one game to the next is a perfect example of what Chicago is trying to accomplish this season.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Back in NHL Phillips was recalled from AHL Rockford on Saturday.

Impact Phillips has played in only one NHL game this season, picking up 4 PIM and a shot on goal in 17:25 of action, in an 8-1 loss to Arizona. He had a goal and three points in eight AHL games before his recall.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to AHL Phillips was assigned to AHL Rockford on Saturday, according to Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from minors Phillips was recalled from AHL Rockford on Sunday, per Tracey Myers of NHL.com.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Drops to bus league Phillips was sent to AHL Rockford on Friday, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted to top level Phillips was recalled by the Blackhawks on Wednesday, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Jarred Tinordi (lower body) was placed on injured reserve in a corresponding move Wednesday, so Phillips could be in for an extended stay with the big club. Phillips has picked up four points and a minus-7 rating through 11 top-level appearances this year.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Why prospect Isaak Phillips' believes his game is 'trending the right way' for Blackhawks Phillips has emerged as someone who could be part of the Blackhawks' future defense.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Scott Powers: The Blackhawks recalled Isaak Phillips and... - The Athletic The Blackhawks recalled Isaak Phillips and Josiah Slavin from Rockford.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM