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Originally Posted by Mass_nerder
If Dallas is intentionally tanking because they think we're going to be an easier matchup, I think they're going to get a nasty surprise.
That kind of stuff gets into the heads of opponents (us), and fires guys up. I think if they rest Benn/Seguin/Bishop again tomorrow, it'll be pretty obvious that's what they're doing, and the boys are not going to appreciate it.
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There’s a difference between intentional tanking and simply lacking motivation. The Stars likely feel they have nothing left to play for. They will not get home ice in any series, nothing tgey can do to change that, and their first round opponent options likely look like a pickem to them. One of three good teams in the central who have more playoff experience than the Flames, or the team that was clearly the best in the west this year but lacks playoff experience and they faired well against.
I doubt they are tanking to play us, but at this point I doubt we look that much less appealing then the other option so they likely arent busting their butts to avoid us. Just going through the motions in the last couple of games trying not to get hurt.....just like us.