These situations also must be quite difficult for players in Hickey's situation. Naturally he (and his agent) would would want to play in a game and burn off one year of his entry-level deal.
However, this is a pretty important part of the season. Teams are scratching to make the playoffs or earn home ice right now and you certainly don't want to insert yourself into a huge game and be the cause of loss that is so important. Not a way to ingratiate yourself to your new team that's for sure.
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