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Originally Posted by moncton golden flames
no, you can never afford injuries, regardless of depth. The player that gets injured is almost always better than the depth guy that takes his place.
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"Can afford" does not mean "has no negative effect".
We can likely afford injuries better than previous seasons because we're likely to make the postseason even if we're not at our very best.
Having good depth also means you can afford to give guys a day of extra rest here and there when they get banged up, thus increasing the chances of having them at their best when the postseason arrives.
You obviously want to have the best possible team in the postseason.