Pouch Cell General discussion. Lipo/prismatic compression, Voltage cutoffs, Amp ratings.

I want to use this for some small project not sure what but I am wondering if I should make a compression case for it or if that would not be much help at this point.

Speaking on damage I have some cells from that box that seem to have gotten very smashed

Same question as above, should I try any compression or let it be? not even try em?