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Originally Posted by Sheva #7
No it's much simpler than that. I'd resign him. Can't believe all the people and media who want to run him out of town.
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"Running him out of town" is not what most want. You mischaracterize the situation.
What most people are doing is acknowledging reality. Part of reality includes Iginla saying that he doesn't want to be part of a rebuild. Part of reality includes acknowledging the fact that we've been forced to rebuild this season. We are forced to rebuild because this is one of the older teams in the NHL, this is one of the worst teams in the NHL, and this team lacks a lot of high end young players and prospects.
So when you properly identify the reality of the situation it becomes clear that the Flames need to move some older players. Given that Iginla is one of the most valuable players, doesn't want to be part of a rebuild, and would like to win a cup it benefits both Iginla and the Flames to move him now.
Are you in denial about the reality I've spelled out above? Lots of posters have said they would rather Iginla was a career Flame but because of the reality of the situation that isn't the best course for the long term health of the Flames.
If you really like Iginla wouldn't you want him to have a chance at winning the cup? Or would you rather he spent his twilight years on a crappy team that is going nowhere? I think the latter would be more likely to tarnish his reputation and the team's.