If Iginla were to offer management that he would accept a trade to Boston or Pittsburgh, and a deal gets done, then I would buy the jerseys immediately. Home and Away.
Very strong chance he could tip the scales in favour of either team to be a cup favourite. And yet he would be needed to make a significant contribution in order to beat the other contenders. Very much comparable to his contributions to Team Canada in past Olympic tournaments.
If he were to be fortunate to win the Cup this spring, then I believe he would re-sign in Calgary. I doubt that anyone in his family intends to move to Pittsburgh or Boston if Iginla already has a cup and a ring.
I also think it would be much more palatable to have him play the remainder of the season in the Eastern Conference so we don't have to see him in another jersey at the saddledome.
But at the end of the day, the thought leaves a bitter taste in my mouth. Iginla was robbed in 2004 of a cup and a conn smythe trophy. That Saturday, game 6, was won by Calgary. (He was also robbed of the Hart in 2002, but I digress).
He would then be staying and Calgary, and there would be no "Raymond Bourque" discussion here.
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