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Originally Posted by transplant99
Really?
Name me one season of the last 15 where if Iginla wasnt on the team, they would have been anything than worse.
Why is this season, all 10 games into it BTW, any different.
Its fair to question whether its time to move him or not and get started over, but to suggest his being gone for the balance wouldnt affect the team in a negative way is pure nonsense IMO.
i guess the knives are out no matter what though.
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The knives are certainly out.
There is an appetite for change, and I understand that, and probably even agree with it.
What I don't agree with is the tone of disrespect that seems to have been directed to Iginla from a segment of the fanbase over the past few seasons.
None of the organizational problems the Flames have are Iginla's fault. Is he the player he once was? No. But he has done everything in his power over his career to help the team win on the ice. The fact that he hasn't had an up and coming "Iginla" to help him shoulder the load isn't his fault. This organization missed a great opportunity with franchise greats like Iginla and Kipper being part of the team and not being able to supplement the team with other gamebreaking talent to assist them.
Trading Iginla is certainly a valid option at this point, but let's not get carried away and somehow start suggesting the guy is or has been a detriment to the team. The Flames would be an absolute laughing stock without him, he could have left for green pasture before but he's shown a lot of loyalty to this city and the fans.
I for one will respect the guy no matter what happens and I hope he does get a chance to life the cup before his career is over. And I have no doubt if he gets traded to a contender he will be a massive contributor to their success.