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Originally Posted by Bezer
I believe in order for Backstrom to waive his no trade clause he wanted to start two games. Starting against the Wild makes sense.
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Maybe he asked for that game specifically? I hope so... otherwise it is dumb. The game that would make sense is half of the final back to back against LA or Anaheim. Starting him in this one against a team he feels slighted by is asking for an inspired performance. Really doesn't benefit the Flames at all, except maybe Backstrom himself and Hartley if he's feeling under the gun.