It breaks down to the fact that while Jarome Iginla stays here, there is no way for him to move off the ivory podium we all have him placed on, to just be our 2nd line RWer because that's what he is now. For all that he has done for the Flames, he will forever be loved but also always be counted on to be "the guy" whether it be by the fans or his own ego.
It was recently discovered between a friend, who unfortunately is a Canucks fan and myself who attributed this exact situation to what my friends team went through with Trevor Linden, however many years ago. Trevor Linden maybe wasn't as revered at the time but it wasn't until he was traded away and then reacquired that he was able to come back and be a slightly lesser player on the ice because of his lack of ability due to his age which was then accepted by the Vancouver fans. That is what i believe needs to happen with Iggy and what i feel will happen.
If the Flames are out of the playoffs by the time the NHL trade deadline arrives, he will be moved for a fresh start for both his sake as well as for the teams but i would go so far as to guarantee that Jarome comes back to Calgary for his last season in the NHL.
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