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Originally Posted by neo45
Having Iginla in the lineup does help the Flames. He draws the most defensive attention.
Does Hudler put up 8 points in 7 games if defences are keying on him? Maybe not
I still think the Flames should trade him to Boston or Pit at the deadline, he would be awesome to watch on those two teams
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This is it exactly. Iginla obviously isn't the player he used to be, but he's still the player other teams key in on first and foremost. The trouble is Iginla isn't capable of beating those top pairing defenders anymore. Part of Selanne's success later in his career is he's not the guy defenses are keying in on. They focus on Getzlaf/Perry/Ryan, and Selanne get's the secondary defenders, who he makes look foolish. He still also gets lots of PP time. Ideally Iginla would flourish in this type of role as well. Unfortunately we don't get to decide who the opposing defenders focus their attention on, and until someone on our roster shows they deserve the attention (maybe Hudler) Iginla is going to keep looking bad out there. A trade is likely in everyone's best interest at this point.