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Old 09-30-2023, 12:16 AM   #416
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See Pelletier.

And then understand why players don't give two ####s about preseason.

As much as fans want to see them get it going, this is just basically a rec skate for them and then first 15-20 games of the season are them getting into the groove of things.

This is why most of the teams that win Stanley Cups turn it on towards the end of the season in the 2nd half as they seem to get their stuff together.
Exactly this. The vets aren't going to play like it's a meaningful game. For most of them, they spots are locked in no matter what. I'd much rather the Flames just dress players competing for roster spots. I know you need a certain number of veterans, but that is what PTOs are for.
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