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Phillips is not making much progress in his attempt to return from offseason back surgery and his career may be coming to an end, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.
Senators GM Bryan Murray said, "Chris is a ways away. He's trying really hard, he's in the gym and doing some skating but I would say, in my estimation, he's a longshot to come back." Phillips is a loyal member of the Sens, having spent his entire 17-year career with the Canadian team. Through 1,179 career games, the blueliner has netted 71 goals and set up 217 more. These days, his "real life" value is mostly tied to a leadership role for the team's younger defensemen.
