Isaak Phillips has played only one game this season, which was with Rockford, after a brief recall to the Blackhawks where he did not see game action. Despite this setback, he demonstrated his potential last year by recording six assists in 33 games for Chicago. Drafted in the fifth round of the 2020 NHL Draft, Phillips has participated in 53 career NHL regular-season games, accumulating 11 points. While disappointed with the loan to the AHL, he will have the chance to log significant minutes with Rockford and could be among the first recalled if a defenseman is injured.