I’ve been off the Iginla band-wagon for the last few years. He gets outplayed by the other team’s best players most nights, so even though he is producing points – they aren’t enough to offset the fact that the other guys’ best players outscore him.
That’s not entirely his fault – he should no longer be the Flames’ best players. But his refusal to evolve his game to where he can still contribute offensively but also bring it at the defensive end, has certainly hurt this team.
Moreover, part of my reason for thinking the team needs to move on is that organizationally they are stuck in the mindset of trying to get him his cup. They see that as the perfect ending – but it is becoming increasingly unreachable. Once he moves on – the organization moves on.
The Sundin comparison are bang on.
I see Pitt as the best fit. They need help on the wings and they have a lot of good prospects to move, particularly on D. I also like Beau Bennet up front.
Get one of Bennett, Poliout, Despres, Morrow, etc and a 1st – you have a deal.
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