https://www.espn.com/nhl/insider/sto...llow-rules-gms
Nothing we haven't heard before - But a few interesting examples :
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Teams in Nashville's position don't always make the pivot to trading players at the deadline. Some delude themselves, and their fans, by continuing a futile push for the postseason.
"Some teams will try to win a playoff round. Some teams will try and change their placement in the playoffs," Burke said. "But it leads to overpayment and bad decisions."
Being honest about a team's chances is one step; being honest about the players on that team, and in the system, is just as important.
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Take the Calgary Flames, for example. Forward Matthew Phillips was a leading scorer in the AHL who could have increased value at the trade deadline with a little spotlight on the main roster. He came up for two games in December, playing less than 10 minutes in both. He hasn't been seen since. Said Darryl Sutter in December: "There's a big difference between American League to the NHL in terms of production."
I heard the Flames would have liked a little more showcase time for Phillips. Alas, it's Sutter's lineup card.
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