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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
If you believe that purposely losing a game in order to manipulate the standings is the same thing as strategic -or contingency- planning then I don't know what to say to you.
Also, I challenge anyone to present a scenario whereby losing on purpose is in their best interests. And don't just say ' because they'd avoid the Kings'. Show us your high level planning.
The Blues have their own problems.
And being accused of manipulating the standings would bring them substantially more grief than any potential benefit.
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At least it appears you have gotten off your high horse and have seen there is actually material to discuss on this topic. Thanks for joining in.
Nobody is going to purposely lose (putting the whole McDavid race aside). However, there are always games throughout the year that get deemed must wins, and games that do not. For St. Louis, like many teams, I am sure there is a prioritized checklist to get done: playoffs, seeding, extending chances of success in the playoffs, etc.
In their position, if they NEED to rest key players, why would it be inconceivable to do it at a time where if a loss is taken as a result, it does the least amount of damage, and may even have fringe benefits attached?