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Originally Posted by dying4acup
In 2015 they claimed injury to all their top players and emergency recalled 6-7 guys IIRC. The 2 call ups won’t restrict how many guys they call up.
And if it’s me I sit all top 4 D and give playing time to the other 5 and Valimaki.
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I assume Flames have cap space to do that?
This is what they should do 100%. No teams they are playing have any shot at the playoffs after tomorrow, which is usually a reason why teams don't gut their lineups after clinching.
A week and half off between games may be a bit much rest for some guys but better safe than sorry. Don't need some King, Duck or Oiler plug taking some liberties.
Also though, in this era of keeping players happy, if there are statistical goals that some players are close to achieving to activate a bonus, they may be more likely to play as well.