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Old 02-11-2013, 02:58 PM   #113
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I think Iginla still has top value come the deadline. Yes he can still be productive but at his age...going forward his role should become less...IE a second line forward and PP specialist.

With that said I would welcome a deal where the Flames can nab a 1st round pick and a quality D prospect. I still think a team like the penguins are a suitor for Iginla. All he has to do is basically be a Brett Hull type player - get open and unleash his shot. Crosby/Malkin will do all the work and create the chances for Iginla. The penguins have enough D depth to make a deal happen.
I doubt any GM is going to give up a 1st and a decent prospect for Iginla, he is to old to be seen as anything more than a one season rental and the league has changed, picks and prospects have become too valuable.

A low first or a second at this stage, try to imagine what the Flames would give up to get Ryan Smith, would anyone think giving up a first and a decent young player would make sense.
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