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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
Are you assuming the Flames have given him a blank cheque to sign and Iggy is holding off? The reason Iginla isn't signed is because the Flames likely aren't clear on what their path will be after this season and how much money they want to commit to an aging star that is past his prime. Make no mistake the Flames will not offer Iginla as much as he will get on the open market and if Iginla chooses to stay a Flame at a discount we will know all we need to on just how bad Iginla really wants to win a cup.
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Whether we like it or not the flames are very clear on what path they are on. They don't want a full rebuild and want to build from the draft. They have never wavered from the fact they want Iggy to remain a flame for life. Conroy this summer said that Iggy told him that he was in "wait and see mode". Would the path change if Iggy wanted a trade? Probably. But as for now the path is compete for playoffs with Iggy while drafting well.
As for "blank cheque" i would not go that far. I would say that ownership will probably pay him for past accomplishments. I would not offer Iggy anymore than a 3 year $15 million contract. I can easily see the flames offering him 4 years at $24 million. Could he get more than that on the open market? Probably, but i believe any team that gives him the $24 million or more is going to regret it big time in the last couple of years of that contract.