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Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher
Hiller is a pro. Backstrom is a pro. Management isn't going to bench these guys for the rest of the season even though YOU might want them to.
If you look at all the remaining games this season this is a good game to play our backup. Certainly much better to play Hiller this game then against the Pens on Sat.
Treliving has already gone on record saying they are going to give Ortio the bulk of the starts. So I don't know why anybody can be unhappy with this.
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Indeed. Management never benches pros. Never. I mean who would ever park Backstrom on the bench (for example) or waive a veteran pro. Never seen that recently.
I also agree that management owes starts to these contracted millionaires. Much better to forward their careers then give opportunities to developing talent (who most of you didn't have any concern with rotting on the bench and in the press box despite the potential impact to their careers).
I also agree that treating Hiller ad the backup and giving him sheltered starts over the developing goalie makes a lot of sense. It's a fantastic defense really.
The problem with trying to rationalize irrational decisions is that it leads to more irrational horse poop.