No, my take on the presidents trophy is win it if it comes, but don’t play guys you wouldn’t play if detroit had clinched it.
Aka, sit Miller out the next 2 games. Put Peters out there. Roll that 4th line a lot. It’s a long damn road to the cup, as we learned the hard way last year, and I’d much rather see us rested and healthy going in than banged up just so we can put a pointless banner in the rafters.
I don’t see Washington or Philly rolling over and playing dead. There are a lot of guys there who will be looking to leave, and what better way than by showing your stuff against the best team in the league.