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Originally Posted by Textcritic
This is a Hartley tactic. Sideman's response to his Game #2 scratch from last season was tremendous, and I think the hope is that Backlund can likewise use it to make the same adjustments. I don't think it is a bad idea, and Backlund is the sort of player who seems to respond well to challenges.
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I get that, but benching your veterans is a tactic that is effective when used sparingly. One game is too soon.
As for Wideman, he was not great for long stretches the year before. So I see that situation as different than Backlund.
Obviously Hartley knows a hell of a lot more about coaching than I do. So just my two cents but I'd keep my powder dry on this one a little longer.