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Originally Posted by CliffFletcher
One thing hurts Iginla's value is his exemption on the Flames from playing a dedicated two-way games. A lot of teams in the NHL operate under a model where every player on the roster buys into the coach's system and plays as hard without the puck as with it. If I were a GM, I'd be wary about bringing Iginla into such a system. Could he adapt to playing under a Hitchcock? Maybe. Maybe not.
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He can get away with it here because he is the star, the player that drives our culture and style of play.
If he went to Pittsburgh (Crosby), Philly (Giroux), Chicago (Toews), etc he would have to follow the lead of their star and they all play a strong 200 ft team game.