The play on the 23rd or 24th -- I can't imagine that there is a meaningful difference between being off for 17 days or 24. Either way you're going to have to schedule a full-effort scrimmage in there somewhere. Also, at least a handful of these guys will probably get called up for international games.sure. but with a first round bye and no tplaying next week.. that's almost a full month off. that's a long time to build up some rust. it's a tough call but i wouldn't mind seeing some kids play.
With three allowable subs and a normal starting lineup, you would need at least 5 of these players to play a full 90 in a meaningless game right before the playoffs: Tinnerholm, Chanot, Callens, Maxi, Ring, Heber, Taty, Mitri.
Remember the Chelsea/Revs game? Loftus-Cheek suffered a 5-month Achilles injury in a half-speed friendly right before a cup final...