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Originally Posted by Igottago
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.
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This is a good post.
Last night i went into the game thread about half way through the game. I could not understand why "Ashasx" was defending Iggy's play? After the game i went and looked at some of the earlier pages of comments about Iggy and they were down right disgraceful. Iginla did not deserve some of those comments. So i guess i kind of have to appologize to "Ashasx" for thinking he could not see how bad Iggy was playing when all he was doing was standing up for Iggy.
That said some posters think Iggy can do no wrong. When he is critized or if posters think that it would be better off that he is traded, we are labelled as "Iggy haters". That realy pisses me off. Iggy is my favourite player in the NHL, but the logo on the front of the jersey means more than 5 Iginla's put together. I still think the best thing for this team for present and future is to trade Iggy and that does not make me a " Iginla hater".