According to Edmonton Oilers radio colour commentator Bob Stauffer, Philp will be returning to professional hockey for the 2024-25 season, one year after retiring.
Despite his retirement, the Edmonton Oilers decided to issue him a qualifying offer in order to retain his rights if he ever changed his mind and wanted to return to professional hockey, like he plans to do in the fall.
During his rookie year in the American Hockey League with the Bakersfield Condors in 2022-23, Phlip had 37 points (19 goals, 18 assists), 61 penalty minutes and was a plus-four.