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SuperMatt18 · 03-06-2023, 04:03 PM

I hate when teams don't play younger guys down the stretch drive, especially over pending veteran UFAs.

They played UFA veterans and injured guys down the stretch in 20-21 instead of playing young guys (Tanev playing with his injuries was ridiculous, same with Monahan).

Young guys can generally provide a spark this time of year, especially when the team is in a bit of a negative place. Pelletier and Duehr both did that.

Doesn't have to be tonight but if by game 72 they remain 8+ points out then I'd like to see Phillips, Zary, Pettersen, Poirier, Wolf, AND Schwindt all potentially get some games in those last 10.

Helps you see what you might have before you go shopping in the offseason too.

03-06-2023, 04:03 PM	#155
SuperMatt18 Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Calgary, AB Exp:	I hate when teams don't play younger guys down the stretch drive, especially over pending veteran UFAs. They played UFA veterans and injured guys down the stretch in 20-21 instead of playing young guys (Tanev playing with his injuries was ridiculous, same with Monahan). Young guys can generally provide a spark this time of year, especially when the team is in a bit of a negative place. Pelletier and Duehr both did that. Doesn't have to be tonight but if by game 72 they remain 8+ points out then I'd like to see Phillips, Zary, Pettersen, Poirier, Wolf, AND Schwindt all potentially get some games in those last 10. Helps you see what you might have before you go shopping in the offseason too.