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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
By this time of the season, a lot of players across the league are banged up a bit and teams out of the playoff race may rest these players in the final week(s) to take a look at some younger players which is kind of in-line with not trying to win I suppose. For example if the Flames keep this losing skid going, there's absolutely no reason to rush bringing Backlund back.
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I think it's more seeing what you have coming than trying to lose.
If you're mathematically eliminated or are on the verge and sneaking in is highly unlikely then you might as well start sitting out players with nagging injuries and giving rookies some playing time.