What happened: The approach marks Stefanski's first preseason in charge of Atlanta. The three-game slate runs from Aug. 14 through Aug. 28.
Why it matters: Using starters at both ends of the slate creates an early benchmark and a final tune-up before the regular season. The Aug. 22 game becomes the primary evaluation window for reserves and roster hopefuls.
By the numbers: The three preseason dates are separated by eight days, then six days.
What to watch: Watch how long the starting units play in the opener and whether camp availability changes the rotation.