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Originally Posted by PeteLFan
It's hard to let go, but what is he going to accomplish by staying? We have no young players to surround him with, we are a bottom feeder. He's just going to keep losing here, and keep getting thrashed by fans and media, because he was unable to draft better and make better signings.
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For Iginla, he can play for the only NHL team he's played for and there is something special about that. As far as the Flames are concerned, I think it boosts the franchise's image. Other players are going to see the Flames as an organization that isn't going to ruthlessly push out a player that has given the franchise and city so much. If Alfredsson can choose to retire as a Senator regardless of whether the Senators have a chance to win the Cup, Iginla can retire as a Flame.